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The Participants (2015) [N/A]

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Release Date:
August 1, 2015

Original Title:
The Participants

Genres:
Drama | Science Fiction

Production Countries:
Ireland

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 74

Overview from TheMovieDB

A dystopian, sci-fi influenced experimental fable with a strong anti-bullying message set in an eerie, abandoned world where a gang of forgotten children plays endlessly repetitive games to gain the favour of Mikhail, the self-proclaimed leader of this strange and isolated society. In an eerie, abandoned world where no adults are to be found, a gang of forgotten children plays games to gain the favour of Mikhail, the self-proclaimed leader of this strange and isolated society. Rebelling against Mikhail's tyrannical bullying, Emilia, Boris and the bird-like shaman boy Josef devise a plan to escape, twisting the rules to beat Mikhail at his own game.

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Production

Cinematography:
Tim Hood

Director:
Paul Rowley

Editor:
Paul Rowley

First Assistant Camera:
David Kennedy

First Assistant Director:
David Kennedy

Music:
Dennis McNulty

Producer:
Nicky Gogan

Production Manager:
Sinéad Ní Bhroin

Second Assistant Director:
Medb Johnstone

Writer:
Tim Blue
Paul Rowley

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