Project Detail

Siren

Synopsis

A quiet late night lock-in is shattered by the wail of the Civil Defence Alarm. When one of the drinkers suffers a severe asthma attack, it's up to the others to venture out into the unknown to seek help.

Details

Year: 2010
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 9 mins 58 secs
Format: HDcam
Director: John Wark
Producer: Selena Rubery
Editor: Jack Clough
Screenwriter: John Wark
Director of Photography: Robbie Bryant
Sound: Stace Constantinou
Composer: Stace Constantinou
Principal cast: Anneka Haskins, Christopher Logan, John Wark, James Chalmers

Genre

Horror Fantasy Sci-Fi

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

World Armada Productions

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A drama set in rural England amidst the backdrop of World War II exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of war on personal lives - highlighting the human capacity for both empathy and cruelty in times of crisis. Martha, an 11-year-old mixed-race girl, is evacuated from London to the northern English countryside. Martha finds herself in the care of a gruff gamekeeper and his family. Feeling isolated and rejected due to her racial background and the community’s war-induced tensions, she tries to adapt to her new life, becoming captivated by the natural beauty of the countryside. Martha forms a secret friendship with Enzo, an Italian POW, whose gentle demeanour and shared sense of displacement draw them together. Martha also navigates a complex relationship with George, the gamekeeper's son, who is torn between his familial prejudices and his growing fondness for Martha.

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