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Diamond
Bullet Productions presents.... 'Beggar's
Belief' By Peter Devonald
An affluent suited man begs on the street: a man, dressed in rags, admonishes him. Who's life is richer? |
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CREW ACTORS:
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A short film that turns the table on the familiar scenario of workers in suits abusing, or at best ignoring, beggars and homeless people. In 'Beggars Belief' it is the well-spoken, suited and booted office workers who are forced to beg for spare change, on the streets of London. John is one such beggar sprawled on a cardboard box and asking passers-by for a little charity. When a young man, with an appearance more commonly associated with a street beggar, is asked to spare some change his angry reaction leads to an ugly exchange. Furious at being asked for money he spits, "Will you take a look at yourself. Haven't you got any self respect?" Pleading for just enough money to buy his next flute of champagne, Guy reassures the man that he wouldn't spend his money on food, saying: "Nah mate, I never touch the stuff!" TRIGGERSTREET
REVIEWS "What
a clever, witty, well paced satire of our post modern society! Clever
dialogue and clever action fill the screen with impact... The actors
bring a natural quality to their work and the cinematography is
crisp. I see this as a modern day morality play. It poses some interesting
questions without preaching, or underestimating its audience. Kudos
to the writer! I viewed it more than once, just to gain full effect.
I highly recommend this short, a pleasure to watch." "Well shot and well concepted... its designed to make people think about the situation and how we perceive situations... my fav line was "don't go spending it on food"... the actors were convincing and the dialogue was tight." FILMED:
AUGUST 2004 |
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WATCH
IT HERE Beggar’s belief (La croyance du mendiant) a movie by Scott Rawsthorne Londres (Royaume-Uni) Lutte des classes |
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SELECTED FOR THE HOMELESS FILM NIGHT AT THE COMMON PLACE 18TH DECEMBER 2005: screened with CATHY COME HOME (80 min , Dir Ken Loach)
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SELECTED FOR THE NORDKAPP FILM FESTIVAL: 15-18th September 2005 |
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Ricordate... il futuro é nel corto!!! Remember...
the future is short!!!! Via Bari,
11 I- 00161 Roma http://www.comune.capalbio.gr.it/CapalbioCinema/ Friday 8th July 2005: Public square Magenta - Capalbio Capalbio
Cinema BEGGARS BELIEF Scott Rawsthorne 2004 16mm/1.66 3' with. UK |
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SHOWN IN: France:
Annecy, Arcueil-Gentilly, Caen, Carnac, Chambéry, Cluny,
Gap, L’Argentière La Bessée, Laragne, Le Mans,
Millau, Montpellier, Nancy, Paris, Pontivy, Reims, Saint-Brieuc
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FINALIST IN THE BIG ISSUE FILM FESTIVAL 2004 The film was screened at the Prince Charles cinema in Leicester Square on November 23rd. |
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The Community Channel screened the films everyday from Monday 8th November for two weeks. |
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OFFICIAL
SELECTION: TRIGGERSTREET.COM http://www.triggerstreet.com/gyrobase/Submission?oid=oid%3A752581 |
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BRITISH COUNCIL BRITISH FILMS AND FILMMAKERS: |
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CLERMONT FILM FESTIVAL Available for viewing at the CLERMONT-FERRAND VIDEO LIBRARY |
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FILM CENTRE |
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ON IMDB: PLEASE FEEL FREE TO RATE AND REVIEW http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472613/combined Thank you. |
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For more info contact pdevonald@hotmail.com CLICK HERE FOR MAIN PAGE OF WEBSITE COPYRIGHT 2004-2009: PETER DEVONALD |