Project Detail

Isn't It a Beautiful World

Vic Lentaigne

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 project: 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

Genre

Experimental LGBTQIA+

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Joseph Wilson

josephwilsonfilms@gmail.com

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