Project Detail

Red Fruit

Synopsis

Two childhood friends are reunited 12 years after being sent to separate foster parents. Together, Raphael and Michael survived a traumatic and tragic night in Rwanda, 1994. Focalised through these two bruised young adults, their lives and the lives of those around them are affected by the stirring of their deep hidden memories. Raphael, after years of denial, must open his heart to his girlfriend, Maria. Whereas Michael needs to exit a lifestyle of drinks, drugs and sex, he too has people who deeply care about him, if only he will let them understand.

Red Fruit, based on events, combines a story of character and relationships, with factual accounts of the Rwandan genocide. Archive footage adds, in parts, an almost documentary feel to this piece, which offers not only an understanding of human nature, but also a historical and cultural human tragedy.

Details

Year
2007
Type of project
Features
Running time
70 mins
Format
DV
Director
Alex MacMillan 1st Feature
Producer
Jonny Cripps
Co-Producer
Jonny Cripps
Editor
Alex MacMillan
Screenwriter
Jonny Cripps
Director of Photography
Freddie Smith
Production Designer
Susan Busby
Sound
Chris Phelps
Composer
CSM Productions and Other
Principal cast
Jonny Cripps, Andy Wilson, Robyn Bramzell, Jess Jones

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Zografia Films

1 The Aspect
67 Deverell Street
Southwark
London SE1 4AB
UK

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