Project Detail

The Woman Who Turned Into A Castle

Synopsis

An animated documentary about a woman who turns into a castle based on Oliver Sacks Case study.

Details

Year
2018
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
3 min 45 sec
Director
Kathrin Steinbacher
Editor
Kathrin Steinbacher
Sound
Jan Willem de With, Kathrin Steinbacher
Composer
Jan Willem de With

Production Status

Production Company

Royal College of Art

Garden House
Dorando Close
White City
London
W12 7FN

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