Drama · United Kingdom · 2014 · 19m

The Portrait

Director

Cast

Joss Ackland as Henry Winter Juliet Stevenson as Laura Burrell Charlotte Ritchie as Eva Burrell Max Lewis as Tom Burrell Neil Pearson as Roger

Crew

Florian Emmerich — Director of Photography John Richards — Editor Rob Smith — Original Music Composer Ewan Forster — Writer Lynda Myer-Bennett — Producer Katie Holly — Producer

Synopsis

The film examines some complex dilemmas within three generations of one family. Through the painting of a portrait we are asked to consider: Is it ever better not to know some things than to know them? Does secrecy protect or damage those we love? Can all things be forgiven and forgotten?

Key Collaborators

Chris Forster Director Florian Emmerich Director of Photography John Richards Editor Rob Smith Original Music Composer Ewan Forster Writer Lynda Myer-Bennett Producer Katie Holly Producer Clive Myer Producer Thalia Ecclestone Production Design Tania Chant Costume Design

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