Project Detail

The Burdened Ass

Synopsis

Based on the poem by John Oxenham, The Burdened Ass is the story of a shell-shocked and disturbed British soldier who deserts the trenches of World War I only to find the answers to his questions in the actions of a kindred spirit; a simple donkey.

Details

Year
2004
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
11 mins 30 secs
Format
35mm, Kodak
Director
Adrian Hedgecock
Producer
Adrian Hedgecock
Editor
Adrian Hedgecock
Screenwriter
Adrian Hedgecock adapted from the poem by John Oxenham
Director of Photography
Aadel Nodeh Farahani
Sound
Tim Carter, Adrian Hedgecock
Music
Alexis Bennett
Principal cast
Oliver Lansley, Samantha the Donkey

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Mactribe/University of Westminister

T +44 (0)7949 100192

adrianhedgecock@gmail.com

Sales Company

Mactribe/University of Westminister

T +44 (0)7949 100192

adrianhedgecock@gmail.com

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