Project Detail

Majority

Gemma O'Brien

Synopsis

Single mother and immigrant Sonia Diaconescu works at a sheltered accommodation scheme. A resident of the scheme has made an official complaint against her, rousing the elderly community into a mob of angry and fearful citizens whose intolerance is palpable.

Details

Year: 2019
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 15 min
Director: Tessa Hoffe
Producer: Lauren Parker
Editor: Simon Ellis
Screenwriter: Tessa Hoffe
Director of Photography: Carl Pollard
Production Designer: Charlotte Ball
Sound: Adam Fletcher
Principal cast: Maria Popistasu, David Neilson, Enzo Hoffe

Genre

Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

Kato Pictures

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