Project Detail

Notes on Blindness: Rainfall

Synopsis

For the past four months John has been living in total blindness - restricted to the confines of his body. The rain brings depth, detail and contour to his environment - for the first time since losing his sight, he is addressed by the world.

Details

Year
2013
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
3 mins 38 secs
Format
RED 4k
Director
Peter Middleton, James Spinney
Producer
Peter Middleton, Jen Kerrison
Editor
Peter Middleton, James Spinney
Director of Photography
Gerry Floyd
Production Designer
Damien Creagh
Sound
Justine Anhus
Music
James Ewers, Michael Murray
Principal cast
Rafe Beckley

Production Status

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