Project Detail

Isn't It a Beautiful World

Synopsis

A short film that, through lip-syncing, depicts the traumatising stories of queer performers Soroya, Harry and Kenya and their emotional journey to adulthood. The film explores themes of loneliness, anxiety, trauma and recovery, all common issues within the LGBT+ community.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2021
Official Selection Kurzfilm Festival Hamburg 2022

Details

Year
2021
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
13 min
Director
Joseph Wilson
Producer
Joseph Wilson
Sound
Helen Noir
Composer
Delia Derbyshire
Principal cast
Harry Whitfield, Kenya Sterling, Soroya Marchelle

Production Status

Production Company

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