Project Detail

It Started With A Murder

Synopsis

At 4.00 am on Tuesday 13th February 1996, a man tries to murder his wife. Implicit, dissociated and somatic elements of this traumatic memory are explored through the juxtaposition of images of light, flesh, blood and text in this silent, autobiographical film.

Details

Year
2013
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
2 mins 50 secs
Format
Photo JPEG .mov
Director
Susan Young
Producer
Susan Young
Editor
Susan Young

Production Status

Production Company

Susan Young

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Sales Company

Susan Young

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