Project Detail

Song of Songs

Synopsis

Devoutly religious Ruth returns from Israel to care for her dying mother. But when she tries to bring estranged brother David back into the fold, in accordance with her mother's wishes, the result is a forbidden game under the guise of religious law - verging on the darkest realms of sexual obsession. A parable about belief and desire set in the cloistered world of the Orthodox Jewish community, Song of Songs explores the links between faith and violence, denial and longing, and 'the return of religion.'

Details

Year
2006
Type of project
Features
Running time
80 mins
Format
Mini DV, 35mm
Director
Josh Appignanesi 1st Feature
Producer
Tracy O' Riordan
Co-Producer
Josh Appignanesi
Editor
Nicolas Chaudeurge
Screenwriter
Josh Appignanesi, Jay Basu
Director of Photography
Nanu Segal
Sound
Daniel Rosen, Joakim Sundstrom
Composer
John Roome
Principal cast
Natalie Press, Joel Chalfen, Julia Swift, Leon Lissek

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Production Status

Production Company

Wild Horses Film Company Ltd

131 Kilburn Park Road
London NW6 5LD
UK

T +44 (0)20 7328 1661

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