The Old Fools

Synopsis

A clear-eyed look at the inevitability of our own decay and death. With some humour and visual seduction, the film uses images that are visceral, abrasive and sometimes quite beautiful, hinting at the consequences of our society's denial of death.

Details

Year

2003

Type of film

Shorts

Running Time

5 mins 37 secs

Format

Beta SP

Director

Ruth Lingford

Producer

Jane Colling

Editor

Jo Ann Kaplan

Screenwriter

from a poem by Philip Larkin

Sound

Philippe Ciompi

Principal Cast

(Voice) Bob Geldof

Genre

• Animation

Production status

Complete

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Last updated 26th November 2005