Our Father (2015 film)
| Our Father | |
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 Poster illustrated by Balazs Pakozdi for Our Father | |
| Directed by | Calum Rhys |
| Written by | Calum Rhys |
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| Cinematography | Antony Meadley |
| Edited by | Calum Rhys |
| Music by | Zachary Start |
Production company | Smashing UK Productions |
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Running time | 15 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom[1] |
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| Budget | £3,500 |
Our Father is a 2016 British short war drama film written and directed by Calum Rhys. The film stars Luke Goddard, Ross O'Hennessy, Aaron Jeffcoate, Jonas Daniel Alexander and Mark Anthony Games. The film follows a detached British Army section in France during World War II. The film premiered at the 69th Cannes Film Festival as part of the Court Métrage.[2]
Cast
- Luke Goddard as Private Cole
- Ross O'Hennessy as Sergeant Browning
- Aaron Jeffcoate as Private Elder
- Jonas Daniel Alexander as Corporal Mason
- Mark Anthony Games as Private Doyle
- Willem Ward as Young Cole
- Shawn Booker as Wehrmact Soldier
- Bruce Parkin as Wehrmact Soldier
- Ryan Eden as Wehrmact Soldier
- Morgan Rhys as Wehrmact Soldier
- Michael Smith as British Soldier
Production
Rehearsals began in late July 2014 in Worcester, England followed by principal photography on 9 August 2014 in Worcestershire, with cinematographer Antony Meadley using a Red Epic camera to shoot the entire film. Filming continued for five days at locations including Bromsgrove, Malvern, Wick and Croome Court in Pershore.
Reception
Critical response
The film received positive reviews from critics and festivals. Oaxaca FilmFest described Our Father as "a film that moves with goosebump-raising sensitivity; beautifully shot and well produced". The Independent Critic's Richard Propes wrote that the film is "a journey that maintains semblance of human connection and a humane existence."[3] Bucharest ShortCut CineFest called Our Father "a beautiful poetic approach." [4]
Accolades
| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Reference(s) |
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| Rhode Island International Film Festival | 9 August 2016 | Best Short Film | Calum Rhys | Semi-Finalist | |
| Portsmouth International Film Festival | 25 September 2016 | Best British Film | Calum Rhys | Nominated | [5] |
| Best Costume Design | Won | ||||
| Sydney Indie Film Festival | 20 October 2016 | Best Film | Calum Rhys | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Male Lead | Luke Goddard | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Antony Meadley | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Calum Rhys | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Design | Nominated | ||||
| Best Special Effects | Nominated | ||||
| Best Drama | Calum Rhys | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Our Father". British Council. August 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ Greenway, Sam (May 2016). "Worcester film gets its premiere at Cannes Film Festival". Worcester News. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ Propes, Richard (October 2016). ""Our Father" Prepares for Streaming Release After Fest Run". The Independent Critic. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ "Our Father". Bucharest ShortCut CineFest. October 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ "Award Nominations". Portsmouth International Film Festival. September 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ "Short Film Nominations". Sydney Indie Film Festival. October 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
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