Project Detail

Johnny's Liver

Synopsis

The cautionary tale of a boy, his dog and somebody's liver... Up in her attic, a puppeteer carefully prepares Johnny - a lovable little character. She has him act out a drama for her and then takes relish in destroying him. A morbid little film - beautifully shot - involving greed, love, revenge, death and a liver.

Details

Year
1998
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
13 mins 30 secs
Format
35mm
Director
Karel Bata
Producer
Tony Stephens
Executive Producer
Tony Stephens
Director of Photography
Karel Bata
Screen Writer
Alison McGowan Director of Photography: Karel Bata

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Metropolis Media/Wandsworth Arts P.O. Box 2875 London W6 0ZX Tel: 020 8673 3855 Fax: 020 8673 9918 E Mail: metmedia@msn.com

Sales Company

as Production Company

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