Project Detail

Isabel's Piano

Synopsis

A portrait of the artist’s uncle Steven. Filmed over two years, whilst Steven is involved in restoring an antique grand piano inherited from his grandmother, Isabel. Steven’s inventive experiments dictate the action, but as the instrument unravels into thousands of pieces, it gradually takes over his material and psychological landscape.

Details

Year: 2015
Type of project: Features
Running time: 74 mins
Director: Nicola Stephanie
Producer: Nicola Stephanie
Screenwriter: Nicola Stephanie

Genre

Music Dance

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Nicola Stephanie

pea.nicola@gmail.com

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