It's a Casual Life
Synopsis
Through a brutally honest monologue and series of dramatic and violent events, the film challenges the myths surrounding football hooliganism and explores Jimmy's past, passion and above all, motivation.
Central to the story is Jimmy's love affair with the culture of football. We discover his resentment at the evolution of The Casual scene and the demise of everything it once stood for.
Changes that ultimately arrive for Jimmy have long-lasting consequences.
Details
- Year
- 2004
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 12 mins
- Format
- 35mm
- Director
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Jon S Baird
- Producer
- Jon S. Baird
- Editor
- David Moyes
- Screenwriter
- Dougie Brimson
- Director of Photography
- James Saligari
- Sound
- Matt Johns
- Composer
- The Martian Band
- Principal cast
- Richard Driscoll, Terry Kiely
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Logie Pictures
Sales Company
Logie Pictures
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