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

Production Status

Complete

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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