Sredni Vashtar (1981)

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Sredni Vashtar is a 1981 short film, written, produced and directed by Andrew Birkin, based on the short story of the same name written by Hector Hugh Munro. The story concerns a slowly dying ten-year-old boy named Conradin, who lives with his strict cousin and guardian, Mrs. De Ropp. Conradin rebels against her and invents a new religion for himself, which centres on idolising a polecat-ferret he calls Sredni Vashtar; a vengeful, merciless god. The film won the BAFTA award for Best Short Film, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.

Director: Andrew Birkin
Genre: Drama, Horror
Runtime: 27 min
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Editing: Peter Hollywood
Production: Laurentic Film Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Andrew Birkin
More Films in Genre: Drama, Horror

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sredni Vashtar about?
Sredni Vashtar is a 1981 short film, written, produced and directed by Andrew Birkin, based on the short story of the same name written by Hector Hugh Munro. The story concerns a slowly dying ten-year-old boy named Conradin, who lives with his strict cousin and guardian, Mrs. De Ropp. Conradin rebels against her and invents a new religion for himself, which centres on idolising a polecat-ferret he calls Sredni Vashtar; a vengeful, merciless god. The film won the BAFTA award for Best Short Film, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who directed Sredni Vashtar?
Sredni Vashtar was directed by Andrew Birkin.
Who stars in Sredni Vashtar?
Sredni Vashtar stars Sacha Puttnam, Judy Campbell, Lila Kaye, Patty Hannock, Gorden Kaye, Vernon Dobtcheff.
How long is Sredni Vashtar?
Sredni Vashtar has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Sredni Vashtar?
Sredni Vashtar is a Drama, Horror film.
Where was Sredni Vashtar produced?
Sredni Vashtar was produced in United Kingdom.