Project Detail

The Girl and the Horse

Synopsis

The Girl and the Horse is a simple yet stunning tale of a small girl's search for contentment and the love she feels for her horse.
 
As the story unfolds she realises that the material things in life such as cakes, coins and pretty dresses will not necessarily make her feel literally whole and happy. The only thing that can fill the literally empty void of her unhapiness is her wonderful friendship with her horse.

Details

Year
2004
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
3 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Rebecca Manley
Producer
Chris Shepherd
Screenwriter
Rebecca Manley
Director of Photography
Peter Ellmore
Sound
Oliver Davis
Composer
Oliver Davis

Production Status

Production Company

Slinky Pictures

Old Truman Brewery
91 Brick lane
London E1 6QL
UK

T+44 (0)20 7247 6444

Sales Company

Slinky Pictures

Old Truman Brewery
91 Brick lane
London E1 6QL
UK

T+44 (0)20 7247 6444

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