Project Detail

The Silent Question

Synopsis

Based on the short story by Charlotte Perkins Gillman and set at the turn of the century, The Silent Question thoughtfully investigates one woman's descent into madness.

Details

Year: 2006
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: tbc
Format: 35mm
Director: Steph Busby
Producer: Bright Star Films
Editor: Paramita Guha
Screenwriter: Steph Busby
Director of Photography: Steve Nelson
Sound: Liz Samson
Composer: Orhan Boztas
Principal cast: Alex McTavish, Tom Sambrook

Genre

Literary Adaption Woman Director Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Steph Busby

Bright Star Films

sb148@cant.ac.uk

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