Project Detail

Stiletto

Synopsis

A film about the susceptibility of young males to ferocity, Stiletto focuses on 11 year old Conrad who is grappling with a dawning awareness of the adult world. Abandoned by his mother, Conrad's aunt intrudes on his life, turning his bedroom into an office for her growing mail order business. She sells stiletto heels in men's sizes. Unable to deal with his feelings, Conrad sets a trap and she discovers an undeserved fate.

Details

Year
1998
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 mins
Format
Super 16mm
Director
Adam Roberts
Producer
Steve Brookes
Executive Producer
Steve Brookes
Director of Photography
Jack Hazan
Principal cast
Sharon Maughan, Marianna Dodig and Tom Hunt
Screen Writer
Mark Wheatley

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Tall Stories Ltd Studio 32, 1 Clink Street, London SE1 9DG Tel: 020 7357 8050 Fax: 020 7357 0889 E Mail: 101233.2423@compuserve.com

Sales Company

BFI Films 21 Stephen Street, London W1P 2LN Tel: 020 7255 1444 Fax: 020 7580 5830 E Mail: andrea.klein@bfi.org.uk

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