The Centre Cannot Hold
Synopsis
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2026
Details
- Year
- 2026
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 40 min
- Format
- 16 mm
- Director
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Ufuoma Essi
- Producer
- Ufuoma Essi
- Editor
- Ufuoma Essi
- Screenwriter
- Ufuoma Essi
- Director of Photography
- Andrés Baron
- Sound
- Ines Adriana
- Composer
- stl
- Other Lead Creative(s)
- Colourist - Thierry Phung
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Sales Company
Ufuoma Essi
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