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A Difficult Case (2005)

Duration: 10:00    Category: Science, Short   Opportunity: Bridging the Gap

In 1984, Mrs A heard voices in her head. They said “don’t be afraid”. They tried to re-assure her she wasn’t crazy. And they informed her she had a brain tumour that could kill her stone dead.

Filmed using a blend of stylized reconstruction and the personal testimony of Dr Azuonye – the psychiatrist who gambled his professional credibility on listening to the voices – this is the remarkable story of a woman who owes her life to unseen angels and an eminent scientist who was prepared to believe.

“Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind.” – Albert Einstein

Screening Formats: Digi Beta, DV-Cam

Highlights:
NOMINATED – Saltire Award – Edinburgh International Film Festival 2005
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Palm Springs Short film Festival 2006
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Seattle International Film Festival 2006
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Expresión en Corto 2006
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Tehran Short Film Festival 2006

Supported by: Scottish Documentary Institute

To arrange a screening contact: info@scotdoc.com

This film was developed through Bridging the Gap, an opportunity for emerging filmmakers based in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Director: Alice Nelson
Producer: Jason Hall (Teebster Productions)
Executive Producer: Noe Mendelle
Editor: Tadhg O'Sullivan
Sound Recordist: Angus McPake

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