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Project Detail

The Minister for Exams

Synopsis

Based on a poem by Brian Patten the film explores the oppressive nature of education, as represented in context of a child's undefiled imagination. Designed to manipulate the flow of vision through a use of space, editing and direction, the film addresses the relationship between language and movement, thought and expression.

Details

Year: 2000
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 2 mins
Format: Betacam Sp
Director: Paul Trewartha
Screen Writer: Based on a poem by Brian Patten

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Contact: Paul Trewartha Laurels 42 Navigation Road Chelmsford CM2 6HD Tel: 01245 357060

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