Project Detail

Mordechai

Synopsis

Daniel, an ultra-orthodox Jew, hasn’t seen his identical twin brother Mordechai in years.
A funny and touching fable about family, faith and the roles we play.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2017 - Laugh Strand

Details

Year
2017
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14 mins
Director
Benjamin Bee
Producer
Maria Caruana Galizia
Executive Producer
Michael Etherton, Judy Ironside,
Editor
Stephen Hedley
Screenwriter
Benjamin Bee
Director of Photography
Yiannis Manolopoulos
Production Designer
Julie Bemment
Composer
Jody Jenkins
Principal cast
Dan Mersh, Qasim Baig, Anthony Josephs, Marta Josephs

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Candle & Bell

Maria Caruana Galizia

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