Project Detail

The Calculus of Love

Synopsis

Ambition collides with logic in the quest to solve a 250-year old mathematical problem.

Details

Year
2010
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14 mins 15 secs
Format
HDCAM
Director
Dan Clifton
Editor
Michael Harrowes, Simon Battersby
Screenwriter
Dan Clifton
Director of Photography
Dirk Nel
Production Designer
Lizzie Wafer
Sound
Paul Nathan, John Rogerson
Composer
Colin Winston-Fletcher
Principal cast
Keith Allen, Amy Noble

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Atomium Films

2 Cornwall Villas
The Street
Hurst Berks RG10 0DE
UK

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