Kawah Ijen (The Solitary Crater)
Synopsis
A contemporary twist on the myth of Sisyphus, the film follows these miners on their gruelling journey - from crater to wage clerk - ultimately questioning the ritual of labour.
Details
- Year
- 2004
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 20 mins
- Format
- DigiBeta
- Director
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Philip Mulroy
- Producer
- Philip Mulroy
- Editor
- Simon Allmark
- Director of Photography
- Andrew Johnson
- Sound
- Jake Roberts
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
National Film and Television School
Beaconsfield Studios, Station RoadBeaconsfield, Bucks HP9 1LG
UK
T+44 (0)1494 731457
Sales Company
National Film and Television School
Beaconsfield Studios, Station RoadBeaconsfield, Bucks HP9 1LG
UK
T+44 (0)1494 731457
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