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Synopsis

Lawrence is trying to sleep but the world keeps him awake with its unbearable noise. Deciding to fight back, he is horrified as even his body turns against him. Seemingly defeated, he collapses and journeys deep inside to discover a new way of hearing that finally gives him peace.

Details

Year
2004
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
8 mins
Format
Beta SP, DigiBeta
Director
Zara Waldeback
Producer
Zara Waldeback
Editor
Keith Wright
Screenwriter
Zara Baldeback
Director of Photography
Nemone Mercer,
Composer
Fabrice Pougnard, Bob Stornoway
Principal cast
John Donnelly

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Osmotic Films

8 Regent Street
Whitstable
Kent CT5 1JD
UK

T +44 (0)1227 266582

zara@mailbox.co.uk

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