Touch Wood (1996)

Based on themes arising from real life interviews, Touch Wood looks at the nature of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The action takes place over one night where we see a man preparing for bed. However instead of falling asleep he spends the time checking and rechecking lights, doors and clocks, obsessively securing the house for his night’s rest. Stylistically the animation highlights the divide between the character and his attempt to control his increasingly malevolent environment. The film explores the uneasy balance between the man’s desire to control his life and the compulsions that try to possess him.

Director: Vivienne Jones
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date:
Production: Halo Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Touch Wood about?
Based on themes arising from real life interviews, Touch Wood looks at the nature of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The action takes place over one night where we see a man preparing for bed. However instead of falling asleep he spends the time checking and rechecking lights, doors and clocks, obsessively securing the house for his night’s rest. Stylistically the animation highlights the divide between the character and his attempt to control his increasingly malevolent environment. The film explores the uneasy balance between the man’s desire to control his life and the compulsions that try to possess him.
Who directed Touch Wood?
Touch Wood was directed by Vivienne Jones.
How long is Touch Wood?
Touch Wood has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is Touch Wood?
Touch Wood is a Animation film.
Where was Touch Wood produced?
Touch Wood was produced in United Kingdom.