Project Detail

Labour

Synopsis

The fear of getting old and the world losing its infinite possibilities grows everyday for Henry, and working in a nursing home serves as a constant reminder that a powerless future is dawning. Following an encounter with one of his former charges, Henry reconnects with himself and those who love him.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14 mins 45 secs
Format
4K Digital
Director
Michael Keillor
Producer
Paul Welsh, David Smith, Becky Lloyd, Julia Caithness
Co-Producer
Paul Welsh, David Smith, Becky Lloyd, Julia Caithness
Editor
Nathan Perry Greene
Screenwriter
Kenneth MacLeod
Director of Photography
Simon Vickery, Scott Ward
Production Designer
Martin McNee
Sound
Al Mason
Composer
Kel McKeown
Principal cast
Michael Socha, Alison Peebles, Alex Howden

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Production Status

Production Company

Digicult

The Producers Centre
61 Holland Street
Glasgow G2 4NJ
UK

T +44 (0)141 221 5290

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