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The Lost Reels

Synopsis

Mervyn is deaf and recently has become blind. Mervyn perseveres through this. 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?

Awards
RTS Student Award
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Details

Year
2003
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 mins
Format
Beta SP
Director
Matthew Humphreys
Producer
Matthew Humphreys
Editor
Matthew Humphreys
Screenwriter
Matthew Humphreys
Sound
Matthew Humphreys
Principal cast
Mervyn Humphreys, Betty Humphreys, Charlene Morton

Genre

Experimental Disabilities

Categories

Documentary Artist Project and Video / Experimental

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Matthew J Humphreys

Cell Studios
69-71 Dalston Lane
London
E8 2NG
UK

E: dropmealine@hotmail.co.uk

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