Project Detail

The Heptameron

Synopsis

The plague is ravaging Renaissance Florence. A surreal dinner party sets the scene for a young woman to reckon with her murderous actions and her love for another woman.

Details

Year
2020
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
17 min 48 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Nicholas Hulbert
Producer
Nicholas Hulbert, Stephen Allwright, Jessica Poon
Editor
Richard Higson
Screenwriter
Nicholas Hulbert
Director of Photography
Stephen Allwright
Production Designer
Jessica Poon
Sound
David Erwood
Composer
Finlay White
Principal cast
Rachel Browne, Tullia Pagano, Charlie Merriman, Sarah Amero, Rosie Johnson, Mazen B. Srari

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Raunkiaer Films Ltd

56 Greencroft Gardens
London NW6 3LU

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