The Lost Reels
Synopsis
The lifecycle of a butterfly, memory and the simple act of making a cup of tea are entwined in this film. What is the sound of the sea to a man who has never heard?
Details
- Year
- 2003
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 5 min
- Format
- Beta SP
- Director
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Matthew Humphreys
- Producer
- Matthew Humphreys
- Editor
- Matthew Humphreys
- Screenwriter
- Matthew Humphreys
- Sound
- Matthew Humphreys
- Principal cast
- Mervyn Humphreys, Betty Humphreys, Charlene Morton
Genre
Production Status
Production Company
Matthew J Humphreys
The Florence TrustHoly Trinity Church
Cloudesley Square
London
N1 0HN
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