The Participants (2015)
A dystopian, sci-fi influenced experimental fable with a strong anti-bullying message set in an eerie, abandoned world where a gang of forgotten children plays endlessly repetitive games to gain the favour of Mikhail, the self-proclaimed leader of this strange and isolated society. In an eerie, abandoned world where no adults are to be found, a gang of forgotten children plays games to gain the favour of Mikhail, the self-proclaimed leader of this strange and isolated society. Rebelling against Mikhail's tyrannical bullying, Emilia, Boris and the bird-like shaman boy Josef devise a plan to escape, twisting the rules to beat Mikhail at his own game.
Director: Paul Rowley
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: August 1, 2015
Cast
- Anton Giltrap - Josef
- Josh Carey - Boris
- Holly Collins - Emilia
- Jack Gavin - Mikhail
- Finian King
- Darragh O’Toole
- Lizzie Dunning
- Jamie Dolan
- Aidan Hyland
- Aisling Hearns
Screenplay
Music: Dennis McNulty
Editing: Paul Rowley
Country: Ireland
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Participants about?
- A dystopian, sci-fi influenced experimental fable with a strong anti-bullying message set in an eerie, abandoned world where a gang of forgotten children plays endlessly repetitive games to gain the favour of Mikhail, the self-proclaimed leader of this strange and isolated society. In an eerie, abandoned world where no adults are to be found, a gang of forgotten children plays games to gain the favour of Mikhail, the self-proclaimed leader of this strange and isolated society. Rebelling against Mikhail's tyrannical bullying, Emilia, Boris and the bird-like shaman boy Josef devise a plan to escape, twisting the rules to beat Mikhail at his own game.
- Who directed The Participants?
- The Participants was directed by Paul Rowley.
- Who stars in The Participants?
- The Participants stars Anton Giltrap, Josh Carey, Holly Collins, Jack Gavin, Finian King, Darragh O’Toole.
- How long is The Participants?
- The Participants has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is The Participants?
- The Participants is a Science Fiction, Drama film.
- Where was The Participants produced?
- The Participants was produced in Ireland.