The Origin
Synopsis
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2022 - World premiere
Details
- Year
- 2022
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 87 min
- Director
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Andrew Cumming 1st Feature
- Producer
- Oliver Kassman
- Co-Producer
- Wendy Griffin
- Editor
- Paulo Pandolpho, Tommy Southgate
- Screenwriter
- Ruth Greenberg
- Director of Photography
- Ben Fordesman
- Production Designer
- Jamie Lapsley
- Composer
- Adam Janota Bzowski
- Principal cast
- Chuku Modu, Kit Young, Iola Evans, Luna Mwezi, Safia Oakley-Green, Arno Lüning
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Escape Plan Productions
Sales Company
Sony
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