The Wolves of Kromer
Synopsis
The dual narrative switches between the two scheming old maids, and the developing relationship between the wolves. This surprising juxtaposition gives the film its vitality and unique sparkle, and highlights the contemporary social issues of the old order giving way to the new. Once the murder is done, the maids frame the wolves, inciting a torch-bearing mob of religious zealots to reek vengeance on the innocent pair.
The Wolves of Kromer is where Agatha Christie meets the Brothers Grimm, with a dose of John Rechy. Narrated by Boy George, the film reinterprets elements of familiar folk stories as a modern day saga of lust, greed, murder and sexuality. The young stars appear urbane, clubby and glamorous, talking a contemporary patois, living contemporary issues, but the world they inhabit is far from the metropolis - a timeless landscape of hills and valleys, waterfalls and lakes. This enchanting film is almost a fairytale; a time and place you've never been to, but somehow seem to recall . . .
Details
- Year
- 1999
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 80 mins
- Format
- 35mm Kodak
- Director
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Will Gould
- Producer
- Charles Lambert
- Executive Producer
- Charles Lambert
- Director of Photography
- Laura Remacha
- Principal cast
- Lee Williams, James Layton, Angharad Rees, Kevin Moore, Rita Davies, Margaret Towner, Rosemary Dunham. Narrator: Boy George
- Executive Screen Writers
- Charles Lambert, Matthew Read
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Discodog Productions Limited 17d Ladbroke Terrace London Tel: 0705 0054 889 Fax: 020 7229 2349 Email: discodog@kromer.demon.co.uk
Sales Company
Jane Balfour Films Ltd Burghley House 35 Fortess Road London NW5 1AQ Tel: 020 7267 5392 Fax: 020 7267 4241 Email: jbf@janebalfourfilms.co.uk
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