Project Detail

Memory Block

Synopsis

This film seeks to challenge the media construction and distortion of social memory through its representation of the disinvestment and regeneration of the Heygate Estate in London. Heygate became 'sexy' in the symbolic economy as a go-to urban dystopian film and TV location, before its demolition and enclosure as a privatised estate.

Details

Year
2016
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
14 mins
Format
HD video
Director
Chris Saunders
Producer
Chris Saunders
Editor
Chris Saunders
Screenwriter
Chris Saunders
Sound
Chris Saunders
Composer
Chris Saunders

Production Status

Production Company

Sales Company

LUX

Waterlow Park Centre
Dartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5JF

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