Project Detail

The Man Who Held His Breath

Synopsis

A magical tale about the power of romantic love, shot over six days in London.

Details

Year
1998
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Stephen Lowenstein
Producer
Nick O’Hagan
Director of Photography
Pierre Novion
Principal cast
Amanda Ryan, James Thornton
Screen Writer
Stephen Lowenstein

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Production Status

Production Company

Miracle Films Ltd 84 Jeddo Road, London W12 9EQ Tel: 020 8749 0423 Fax: 020 8723 9718

Sales Company

Polygram UK Chancellors House, 72 Chancellors Road, London W6 9QB Tel: 020 8910 5000

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