Project Detail

Tales from the Reading Room

Name: Tales from the Reading Room
Director: Minkie Spiro
Released: 2000
Duration: 23 mins

Synopsis

Tales from the Reading Room an innovative docu-drama revealing intimate tales of the many romantic encounters that blossomed amongst scholars, during their study in the famous British Library. This delightful film is set in the stunning circular Reading Room and, as the last film crew to gain access to this building, the film exposes the dramatic closing of this historic library.

Details

Year: 2000
Running time: 23 mins
Format: 16mm Kodak
Director: Minkie Spiro
Producer: Michael Foster
Executive Producer: Michael Foster
Editor: Victoria Boydell
Director of Photography: Jess Hall, Roman Osin
Sound: Tim Barker
Composer: Stephen Murphy
Screen Writer: Minkie Spiro Music: Stephen Murphy

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

North West One Films C/o 11 Glasgow House, Maida Vale, London W9 1QY Tel: 020 7328 5667 Fax: 020 7289 6825 minkie@themovies.demon.co.uk

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