The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus mcLafferty (1995)
A journey through the life of Fergus McLafferty. Fergus needs a role model. He chooses a fish with four legs - an axolotl. This inbred freak of nature becomes a metaphor for Fergus' life. The Imploding Self traces Fergus's emotional turning points as he identifies more and more with is axolotl. A lonely, obsessive child turns into a lonely adult, out of touch of reality. As Fergus's mind and body decay, a psychological metamorphosis appears to become a physical reality - or has our reality become his?
Director: Anna Reeves
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: January 1, 1995
Cast
- Stephen Papps - Fergus
- Adam Hutchings - Young Fergus
- Mandy McMullin - Mother
- Kate Miles - Lucy
- Patrick Smith - Dr. Pickeltheeps
- George Boyle - Father
- Jon Brazier - Hospital Doctor
- Tricia Phillips - Nurse
- Coco Cambell - Angel
- Maurice Keene - Petshop Owner
Screenplay
Music: Victoria Kelly
Cinematography: Kevin Riley
Editing: Barry Boyle
Production: Meridian Film Productions, New Zealand Film Commission
Country: New Zealand
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Anna Reeves
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus mcLafferty about?
- A journey through the life of Fergus McLafferty. Fergus needs a role model. He chooses a fish with four legs - an axolotl. This inbred freak of nature becomes a metaphor for Fergus' life. The Imploding Self traces Fergus's emotional turning points as he identifies more and more with is axolotl. A lonely, obsessive child turns into a lonely adult, out of touch of reality. As Fergus's mind and body decay, a psychological metamorphosis appears to become a physical reality - or has our reality become his?
- Who directed The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus mcLafferty?
- The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus mcLafferty was directed by Anna Reeves.
- Who stars in The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus mcLafferty?
- The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus mcLafferty stars Stephen Papps, Adam Hutchings, Mandy McMullin, Kate Miles, Patrick Smith, George Boyle.
- How long is The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus mcLafferty?
- The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus mcLafferty has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- Where was The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus mcLafferty produced?
- The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus mcLafferty was produced in New Zealand.