Project Detail

The Expiration

Synopsis

‘Breake off this last lamenting kisse, which sucks two soules and vapors both away.’ Inspired by John Donne’s poem, The Expiration reveals the bittersweet moments of a love’s last breath. An evocative, inner journey of two lovers as they accept they must reluctantly part forever.

Details

Year
2014
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
4 mins 58 secs
Format
Alexa 2K
Director
Lotus Hannon
Producer
Lotus Hannon
Editor
Sian Fever
Screenwriter
Written by John Donne, Adapted by Lotus Hannon
Director of Photography
Anna Valdez Hanks
Production Designer
Amelia McGregor
Sound
Adele Fletcher
Composer
John K Miles
Principal cast
Azzurra Caccetta, Olivier Huband

Production Status

Production Company

Lotus Productions Ltd

E: lotus@lotushannon.com

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