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The Magnificent Lion Boy

Synopsis

Whilst leading an expedition to Africa, anthropologist Leonard Orlov (Hugh Bonneville) discovers a feral child living a brutal and primitive existence. Horrified, he brings the creature back to Victorian London, intent on civilizing the child, only to encounter evil freak show host, Umberto Farini (Andy Serkis).

Details

Year
2013
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
10 mins
Format
HD
Director
Ana Caro
Producer
James Cotton
Editor
Paulo Pandolpho
Screenwriter
Jonathan Carr
Director of Photography
Alfie Biddle
Production Designer
Natasha Mackey
Sound
Ania Przygoda
Composer
Sarah Warne
Principal cast
Hugh Bonneville, Andy Serkis

Genre

Experimental Woman Director Drama

Categories

Animation

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 1LG

Tel: +44 (0)14 9473 1452

Fax:+44 (0)14 9467 8583
Email : festivals@nfts.co.uk

Sales Company

National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 1LG

Tel: +44 (0)14 9473 1452

Fax:+44 (0)14 9467 8583
Email : festivals@nfts.co.uk

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