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Synopsis
The project developed from conversations between the artist Duncan Marquiss and his father, biologist Dr. Mick Marquiss.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2015 - Experimenta Strand - World premiere
Details
- Year
- 2015
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 25 mins
- Director
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Duncan Marquiss
- Producer
- Duncan Marquiss
- Editor
- Duncan Marquiss
- Director of Photography
- Duncan Marquiss
- Sound
- Sound Recordist: Duncan Marquiss; Sound Mix: Derek O'Neill
- Principal cast
- Dr. Mick Marquiss
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Production Status
Production Company
Duncan Marquiss
Sales Company
c/o Duncan Marquiss
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