Project Detail

The Comet's Tale

Synopsis

The film uses a variety of techniques to show how a comet, returning at regular intervals, makes a different impression on each visit as our ideas about the cosmos develop.

Details

Year
1998
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
10 mins
Format
35mm Kodak
Director
Gerald Conn
Producer
Chris Grace
Executive Producer
Chris Grace
Director of Photography
Christine Vestergaard
Director of Photography
Christine Vestergaard

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Gerald Conn – 'Home Movies' c/o Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Canton Cardiff CF5 1QE Tel: 01222 38400 Fax: 01222 258651

Sales Company

S4C International Parc T^y Glas, Llanisien, Cardiff CF4 5DU Tel: 01222 741488 Fax: 01222 754444 E mail: international@s4c.co.uk

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