Project Detail

Self Defence

Synopsis

An aggressive young woman tries to apprehend a burglar in her own property. But her attempt to stop violence with violence is thwarted when he shuts her out of her own flat. She tries to get help but no one comes. Finally she uses the power of speech to resolve the situation.

Details

Year
2001
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14.33 mins
Format
16mm, Digi Beta
Director
Benjamin Pigott
Producer
Benjamin Pigott
Editor
James Develin
Screenwriter
Benjamin Pigott
Director of Photography
Oliver Schofield
Sound
Joe Walters
Composer
Sacha Grimsditch
Principal cast
Isabel Brook, Mathew Aron

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Production Status

Production Company

Contact: Benjamin Pigott

79 Sparkford House
Sonbury Lane
Battersea
London SW11 3NQ
UK

T 020 7228 6401

povprods@talk21.com

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