The List Film (2014)

A young mother battles isolation and guilt through obsessive list making after she neglects a favour to a friend, which results in tragedy

A film of the award winning live theatre production The List. A woman struggles to adjust to rural life with a young family in Quebec. Increasingly isolated, she keeps life in order through obsessive list making. As her marriage struggles she befriends Caroline. When Caroline requests a favour she adds it to her list. The difference between remembering to do it, and neglecting to take it seriously, becomes the difference between life and death. Produced in association with Screen Academy Scotland at Edinburgh Napier University.

Director: Muriel Romanes, Morag McKinnon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Ian Dodds
Editing: Fiona MacDonald
Production: Stellar Quines
Country: United Kingdom
Budget: $101,763
Original Language: en

Themes

Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Overwhelming Shame and Silence

Keywords

friendship, isolation, quebec, guilt, list, woman director, stage play

More Films by Director: Muriel Romanes, Morag McKinnon
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The List Film about?
A film of the award winning live theatre production The List. A woman struggles to adjust to rural life with a young family in Quebec. Increasingly isolated, she keeps life in order through obsessive list making. As her marriage struggles she befriends Caroline. When Caroline requests a favour she adds it to her list. The difference between remembering to do it, and neglecting to take it seriously, becomes the difference between life and death. Produced in association with Screen Academy Scotland at Edinburgh Napier University.
Who directed The List Film?
The List Film was directed by Muriel Romanes, Morag McKinnon.
Who stars in The List Film?
The List Film stars Maureen Beattie.
How long is The List Film?
The List Film has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is The List Film?
The List Film is a Drama film.
What is the budget of The List Film?
The List Film had a budget of $101,763.
Where was The List Film produced?
The List Film was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The List Film?
The themes of The List Film include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Overwhelming Shame and Silence.