The Romance of Bricks
Synopsis
into the life of Lancashire artist and vicar's daughter Liz Finch. From her life changing accident and rural solitude, to the mad social whirl of 80s London anarchic performances and now the present day- an intriguing glimpse into a recluse's private world.
Details
- Year
- 2020
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 65 min
- Format
- HD Video 1920 x 1080 25p Colour
- Director
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Nichola Bruce
- Producer
- Nichola Bruce
- Editor
- Sam Sharples
- Screenwriter
- Nichola Bruce
- Director of Photography
- Nichola Bruce, Sam Sharples
- Sound
- Sam Sharples
- Music
- Nichola Bruce, Sam Sharples
- Principal cast
- Jools Holland, Christine Binnie, Jennifer Binnie, John Finch, Brian Clarke, Aubrey Fabing, Richard Strange , Nicola Bateman Bowery, Francesco Brusatin, Martin Harrison
Genre
Production Status
Production Company
An Inbetween Space production for Transilluminate
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