Our Father (British film)

Our Father

Poster illustrated by Balazs Pakozdi for Our Father
Directed by Calum Rhys
Produced by
  • Ryan Eden
  • Calum Rhys
  • Morgan Rhys
Written by Calum Rhys
Starring
  • Luke Goddard
  • Ross O'Hennessy
  • Aaron Jeffcoate
  • Jonas Daniel Alexander
  • Mark Anthony Games
  • Willem Ward
Music by Zachary Start
Cinematography Antony Meadley
Edited by Calum Rhys
Production
company
Smashing UK Productions
Release dates
  • 20 May 2016 (2016-05-20) (Cannes)
  • 25 September 2016 (2016-09-25) (United Kingdom)
Running time
15 minutes
Country United Kingdom[1]
Language
  • English
  • German
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

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)
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

  1. "Our Father". British Council. August 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  2. Greenway, Sam (May 2016). "Worcester film gets its premiere at Cannes Film Festival". Worcester News. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  3. Propes, Richard (October 2016). ""Our Father" Prepares for Streaming Release After Fest Run". The Independent Critic. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  4. "Our Father". Bucharest ShortCut CineFest. October 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  5. "Award Nominations". Portsmouth International Film Festival. September 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  6. "Short Film Nominations". Sydney Indie Film Festival. October 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.

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