Project Detail

The Ballad of Betty French

Synopsis

The story of elderly Welsh farming woman, Betty French. After being reported to the Ministry, Betty is reluctantly forced to change her way of life.

Details

Year
2008
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
38 mins
Format
DigiBeta/HD
Director
Adam Gutch
Producer
Anna Higgs
Co-Producer
Anna Higgs
Editor
Alice Powell
Director of Photography
Adam Gutch
Sound
Stefan Smith

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
Bucks HP9 1LG
UK

T +44 (0)1494 671234

Sales Company

As Above

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