Project Detail

The Lost Reels

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?

Details

Year
2003
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 min
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

Production Status

Production Company

Matthew J Humphreys

The Florence Trust
Holy Trinity Church
Cloudesley Square
London
N1 0HN

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