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Release Date:
February 1, 2019
Original Title:
Lúbtha
Alternate Titles:
Bent
Queer
Genres:
Drama
Production Companies:
Pickle & Co. Productions
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 14
A short film inspired by true events and follows the story of a teenager dealing with his sexuality whilst having to grow up in early 90s Northern Ireland. As physical and mental abuse become a daily struggle, Fintan retreats into a world of anger and silence. With no solution on the horizon, he yearns to escape from the small town he’s been trapped in all his life, bringing nothing but his younger brother. As he comes closer to planning his journey to freedom, one night he is shown the reality of acceptance and love.
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Colorist:
Katie Linard
Costume Design:
Alexandra Moore
Director:
Ethan McDowell
Director of Photography:
Joseph Hobbs
Editor:
Borbala Szilassi
Makeup & Hair:
Barry McGowan
Producer:
Lucy Carruthers
Ethan McDowell
Production Assistant:
Isla Russell
Sound Mixer:
Pallavi Kedar
Sound Recordist:
Borbala Szilassi
Lucy Carruthers
Writer:
Ethan McDowell
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