Project Detail

Lola (fka L.O.L.A.)

Synopsis

1940, sisters Thom and Mars have built a machine, L.O.L.A., that can intercept radio and TV broadcasts from the future. This allows them to listen to iconic music before it has been made, place bets knowing what the outcome will be and embrace their inner punk well before the movement came into existence.
Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2022 - World premiere
Official Selection Locarno International Film Festival 2022 - International premiere

But with the Second World War escalating, the sisters decide to use the machine for good to intercept information from the future that could help with military intelligence. The machine initially proves to be a huge success, rapidly twisting the fortunes of the war against the Nazis.
While Thom becomes intoxicated by L.O.L.A., Mars begins to realise the terrible consequences of its power. As their relationship falls apart, Thom makes a fatal error with her machine that leads to a nightmarish future. Can the sisters’ love for each other save the world they’ve lost?

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Details

Year: 2022
Type of project: Features
Running time: 78 min
Format: Digital
Director: Andrew Legge 1st Feature
Producer: Alan Maher, John Wallace
Co-Producer: Alice Lusher, Catryn Ramasut
Executive Producer: Bizzy Day, Sophie Green, Phil Hunt, Stephen Kelliher, Compton Ross, Danielle Ryan
Editor: Colin Campbell
Screenwriter: Angeli Macfarlane, Andrew Legge
Director of Photography: Oona Menges
Composer: Neil Hannon
Principal cast: Emma Appleton, Stefanie Martini