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The Football Monologues

Synopsis

THE FOOTBALL MONOLOGUES is an absorbing, funny and poignant look at life across the playing fields and terraces. Writer, producer and director Greg Cruttwell's film tells the stories of seven different people living in and around the beautiful game. Amongst our subjects are Kimberly (Emma Amos), a straight-talking, no-nonsense businesswoman; experienced referee Colin (Mark Hadfield), a man in his late 50's and a stickler for the rules and Mark (Samuel Anderson), a professional player who should be in his prime but is feeling the pressure. Each of our subjects talks intimately to the camera, unveiling their innermost hopes and fears and one by one they touch on themes central to us all: the fragility of our mental selves, the failings of our bodies, the complexities of our relationships and ambitions and our need to connect.
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Details

Year
2020
Type of project
Features
Running time
94 mins
Format
Digital
Director
Greg Cruttwell
Producer
Greg Cruttwell
Executive Producer
Rachel Hart
Editor
Nathan Webber
Screenwriter
Greg Cruttwell
Director of Photography
Nathan Webber
Production Designer
Greg Cruttwell
Sound
Malcolm Cromie
Composer
Giacomo Puccini, Phil Jewson, Paul Cartledge
Principal cast
Emma Amos, Samuel Anderson, Stephen Boxer, Brian Bovell, Siobhan Bevan, Mark Hadfield, Candida Gubbins
Post Production Supervisor
Liam Thompson
Make Up for Emma Amos & Mark Hadfield
Jean Carlos De Blas
Casting Director
Laura Scott
Colorist
Stef Parry
Sound Editor
George Castle
Production Runner
Ruby Lee

Genre

Sport Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

PARK THE BUS LTD

32 The Gardens
London SE22 9QF

Sales Company

Tull Stories

81 Sidney Grove
Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5PE

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