A young girl is given a video recorder as a gift. Structured as a video and super-8 diary, this compelling short film investigates the devastating effects on a child of adult secrets. This exceptional Australian short film is a first person narrative conveyed completely through point of view and mise-en-scene. Cast features Steve Jacobs and Lynette Curran.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2000572
Language
English
Audience classifications
ACMI classified
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Amateur & Student Films → Student films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS [PAL]; Reference - timecoded
Digital Betacam; Master
MPEG-2 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
Digital Betacam; Sub-master
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan