Project Detail

Shadows of the Sun - The Haunting of Harry Crosby

Name: Shadows of the Sun - The Haunting of Harry Crosby
Director: Claudine de Montulé
Genre: Experimental, Woman Director, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2026
Duration: 108 min

Synopsis

A chance visit at a historic murder/ suicide location in Manhattan inexplicably draws a film producer into the crime and inner world of the murderer, American visionary poet and sun mystic Harry Crosby. As her research spirals into obsession, her grip on reality frays, culminating in a harrowing burnout- until she discovers a shocking personal link to the killer.
An original and emotional film dealing with the surreal nature of art and trauma.

Details

Year: 2026
Type of project: Features
Running time: 108 min
Format: 4k / 2:35 Aspect Ratio
Director: Claudine de Montulé 1st Feature
Producer: Claudine de Montulé
Executive Producer: Claudine de Montulé, Oliver Lewis
Editor: Joby Gee; Additional Editors: Giles Bury, Tim Hunt, Andy Hale, Sean Mackenzie
Screenwriter: Claudine de Montulé
Director of Photography: Tim Hunt, Claudine de Montulé, Kev Robertson, Ian Salvage, Zoran Veljkovic, Josh White
Sound: Roundtable Post Production
Animation: Andy A'Court, Andy Hale

Genre

Experimental Woman Director Crime Thriller

Production Status

Post-production

Production Company

A Montini Films, The Real Gatsby Ltd production

Montini Films

Claudine de Montulé
71-75 Shelton Street
London
WC2H 9JQ

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