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Synopsis

Considering innate human foraging behaviour by comparing a biologist’s field study of goshawks with searching in other contexts.
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
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

Production Status

Production Company

Sales Company

c/o Duncan Marquiss

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