Project Detail

The Crossmaker

Synopsis

Jerusalem, 1st century AD. Jewish carpenter Shimon is enslaved to make crosses for the Roman army which his fellow Jews will be crucified on. When an injured young rebel seeks a hiding place in his workshop, Shimon's conscience and loyalties are called into question, as he must decide whether to protect his family and accept the hold that the Romans have over him, or stand-up and try to change his situation.

Details

Year: 2010
Type of film: Shorts
Format: 35mm
Director: David Anderson
Producer: The London Film School
Screenwriter: David Anderson
Director of Photography: Jeroen Bogaert
Principal cast: Branko Tomovic, Noa Bodner, Will Stranger, Christopher Sciueref

Genre

Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

The London Film School

24 Shelton Street
London WC2H 9UB
UK

T +44 (0)20 7836 9642

www.lfs.org.uk

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