Project Detail

Isabella

Synopsis

At the age of ninety-two, Isabella struggles to remember... As she becomes ever fragile and her short-term memory begins to falter, her past is explored, questioned and brought to life.
How much of your life do you need to remember to remain yourself?

Details

Year
2015
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
9 mins 19 secs
Format
HD
Director
Duncan Cowles, Ross Hogg
Producer
Duncan Cowles, Ross Hogg
Editor
Duncan Cowles, Ross Hogg
Screenwriter
Duncan Cowles, Ross Hogg
Director of Photography
Duncan Cowles
Sound
Keith Duncan
Composer
Robbie Gunn
Principal cast
Isabella Hogg
Colourist
Will Anderson

Production Status

Production Company

Produced with funding support from Creative Scotland

Sales Company

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