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Picnic

Synopsis

Tom and Freda spend a summer's day picnicking in a forest. The atmosphere between them is fraught with unease and nerves are soon strained to breaking point. Freda walks away from Tom. However, the forest surrounds exert a powerful and unexpected effect on their emotions . . .

Details

Year
2000
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
7 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Audrey Concannon
Producer
Paul Largan
Executive Producer
Paul Largan
Editor
Tom O'Flaherty
Screenwriter
Audrey Concannon
Director of Photography
Mark Garrett
Sound
Ronan Hill
Principal cast
Rupert Frazer, Maggie Cronin

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Northern Ireland Film Commission Contact: Julia Carson 21 Ormeau Avenue Belfast BT2 8HD Tel: 0044 1232 232 444 Fax: 0044 1232 239 918 info@nifc.co.uk www.nifc.co.uk

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