Project Detail

Shadows in the Sun (aka The Shadow Dancer)

Franco Bellomo

Synopsis

An aspiring young writer tracks a literary titan suffering from writer's block to his idyllic refuge in rural Italy, and falls for his idol's daughter.

Details

Year: 2006
Type of project: Features
Running time: 100 mins
Format: 35mm
Director: Brad Mirman
Producer: Gary Howsam, Charles Bloye, Clare Bourke-Jones, Christopher Pretzel
Co-Producer: Gary Howsam, Charles Bloye, Clare Bourke-Jones, Christopher Pretzel
Editor: Eddie Hamilton
Screenwriter: Brad Mirman
Director of Photography: Maurizio Calvesi AIC
Composer: Mark Thomas
Principal cast: Harvey Keitel, Joshua Jackson, Claire Forlani

Genre

Comedy Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Studio Eight

102 Dean Street
London W1D 3TQ
UK

T+44 (0)20 7439 8008

mail@studioeight.co.uk

Sales Company

Peace Arch Films

102 Dean Street
London W1D 3TQ
UK

T +44 (0)20 7439 8008

films@peacearch.com

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