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The Fallen Word

Synopsis

The feature debut of award-winning filmmaker Oliver Harrison, The Fallen Word is a dark 'fairy-tale' - a poetic, surrealistic fantasy. Under the brutal rule of a new religious sect, art, music and free speech have been outlawed; the poets are the last line of resistance. These wordsmiths have formed themselves into gangs and - in verbal duels - battle for supremacy. This is a tale of love lost and found, of friendship and betrayal and of the magical power of language and words.

Details

Year
2013
Type of project
Features
Running time
98 mins
Format
HD 35mm
Director
Oliver Harrison 1st Feature
Producer
Oliver Harrison
Screenwriter
Oliver Harrison
Director of Photography
David Rafique
Sound
Paul Cameron
Principal cast
Steve Smith, Gavin Molloy, Dominic Cazenove, Will Strange, Jim Conway, Sarah Desmond, Emma Hill, Julian Bleach

Genre

Experimental Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

info@oliverharrison.com

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