Project Detail

The Origin

Synopsis

A horror set 43,000 years ago.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2022 - World premiere

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Features
Running time
87 min
Director
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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