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?

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

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Cowtown Pictures, ie ie productions, Screen Ireland, Head Gear Films and Ffilm Cymru Wales

Sales Company

Bankside Films

https://bankside-films.com

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