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Irene (2008)

Duration: 10:18    Category: Personal, Scotland, Short   Opportunity: Bridging the Gap

 Irene is an engaging personal story about the filmmaker’s 92 year old grandmother and the daughter who cares for her. While suffering from Alzheimer’s and decreasing physical ability, Irene’s feisty personality still shines through, often leading to laughter, tension and heartache.

Screening Formats: Digi Beta, Beta SP, DV-Cam

Highlights:
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Edinburgh International Film Festival 2008
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Flickerfest, 2010
NOMINATED – BAFTA Scotland Best Short Film Award 2008
WINNER – Best Short Documentary – Palm Springs Film Festival 2009

Reviews:
“Best short doc to see before you make yours” – 4Docs Website

To arrange a screening contact: info@scotdoc.com

Director: Lindsay Goodall
Producer: Kat Hebden (La Belle Allee)
Executive Producers: Sonja Henrici & Noe Mendelle
DOP: Lindsay Goodall
Editor: Fiona Cairns
Music: Daniel Padden
Sound Design: Chris Sinclair

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