Project Detail

The Trap

Synopsis

When a reclusive woman falls in love, it’s easy to fall with her in this tender and sensual story of shocking self-discovery.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2019 - Journey Strand
BAFTA Film Awards 2020 - Nomination - Best British Short Film

Details

Year
2019
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
32 min
Director
Lena Headey
Producer
Anthony Fitzgerald
Executive Producer
Nicola Kenney
Editor
Eve Doherty
Screenwriter
Lena Headey
Director of Photography
Jon Muschamp
Production Designer
Marco Turcich
Principal cast
Michelle Fairley, James Nelson-Joyce, Steven Waddington

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

c/o Infinifeel

Anthony Fitzgerald

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