Project Detail

Radio at Night / Raking Light / The Misty Suite

Synopsis

A special combined presentation of three of James Richards’ recent works (2006-2014) that recycle and adapt a diverse range of material to produce a spectral meditation on the human figure as a space of sensual integration, inspired by the work of the late filmmaker Derek Jarman.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2015 - Experiementa Strand

Details

Year
2015
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
20 mins
Director
James Richards
Producer
James Richards
Editor
James Richards
Screenwriter
James Richards
Director of Photography
James Richards
Sound
James Richards

Production Status

Production Company

UK, Germany coproduction

James Richards Production

c/o LUX Film and Video
Shacklewell Studios
18 Shacklewell Lane
London
E8 2EZ

Sales Company

Cabinet

Apartment 6
49-59 Old Street
London
EC1 V 9HX

LUX Film and Video

Shacklewell Studios
18 Shacklewell Lane
London
E8 2EZ

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