Project Detail

The Conversations

Synopsis

A darkly quirky comedy-drama set in London that follows the unexpected journey of Ali Nawaab (Haider Zafar), a disillusioned dentist slash wannabe stand up comedian in his madcap attempts to erase the memories of his blonde American muse, Ellie Goldsmith (Daniella Down).
Delve into the psyche of a blossoming depression. Can love really be that maddening?

Details

Year
2016
Type of project
Features
Running time
76 mins
Director
Marcus Flemmings, Haider Zafar 1st Feature
Producer
Marcus Flemmings, Haider Zafar
Executive Producer
Jon Thompson, Sunil Prinja, Dipak Patel, Mudeer Khwaja
Editor
Carmela Iandoli
Screenwriter
Marcus Flemmings (screenplay), Haider Zafar (story)
Director of Photography
Luke Oliver
Production Designer
Emily Meech
Composer
Nina Humphreys
Principal cast
Haider Zafar, Daniella Down, Anna Brophy, Michael Keane

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

HKZ Productions and TMP

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