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Odyssey in August

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Odyssey in August
Directed byStephen Roscoe
Produced byLeonard Farlinger
Stephen Roscoe
StarringOliver Dennis
CinematographyPaul Sarossy
Distributed byCanadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre
Release date
  • 1989 (1989)
Running time
30 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Odyssey in August is a Canadian short film, directed by Stephen Roscoe and released in 1989.[1] The film stars Oliver Dennis as August Dunlop, a man who imagines himself experiencing various fantastical adventures while waiting in line at the passport office.[2]

The film received a Genie Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Drama at the 11th Genie Awards in 1990.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Marc Horton, "When every long line is an odyssey". Edmonton Journal, February 21, 1990.
  2. ^ Bonnie Malleck, "Fascinating first-time films show value of Global series". Waterloo Region Record, August 8, 1992.
  3. ^ Julia Nunes, "East meets West in battle for Genies". The Globe and Mail, February 14, 1990.
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