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Caring for Calum (2011)

Duration: 24:00    Category: Scotland, Short, Society   Opportunity: Postgraduate Study

After years in exile, Uisdean (58) returns to his home on the edge of a Highland loch, to face a complex past that threatens his ambition to look after his father. As 92 year old Calum recovers with the care and boisterous humour of a shared home with his son, a tragedy in Uisdean’s past unravels.

An Edinburgh College of Art Production

Highlights:
WINNER – Grierson Best Student Documentary Award 2011
WINNER – BAFTA Scotland New Talent Award for Best Director
WINNER – BAFTA Scotland Best Short Film Award

OFFICIAL SELECTION – Edinburgh International Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Reykjavik International Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Cologne Film Festival

Links:
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To arrange a screening contact: eve@scotdoc.com

Director / Producer: Lou McLoughlan
Producer: Emma Davie, Edinburgh College of Art
DOP / Editor: Lou McLoughlan

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