Withdrawal (1997)

Withdrawal (1997) poster

A home movie on permanent loop. Live action up for grabs. A family walk the walk across a field, disappearing into memory as they do. Who knows where the families go? In the countryside on a sunny day a family group repeatedly walk towards the camera. The ‘home movie’ is looped and the footage is digitally manipulated so that each time they pass, the family members steadily disappear, the landscape also appearing to 'withdraw'.

Director: George Barber
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Rex Brough
Production: Arts Council of Great Britain, Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

short film

More Films by Director: George Barber

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Withdrawal about?
A home movie on permanent loop. Live action up for grabs. A family walk the walk across a field, disappearing into memory as they do. Who knows where the families go? In the countryside on a sunny day a family group repeatedly walk towards the camera. The ‘home movie’ is looped and the footage is digitally manipulated so that each time they pass, the family members steadily disappear, the landscape also appearing to 'withdraw'.
Who directed Withdrawal?
Withdrawal was directed by George Barber.
How long is Withdrawal?
Withdrawal has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
Where was Withdrawal produced?
Withdrawal was produced in United Kingdom.