Book

1993, The Netherlands

15 minutes, colour, 35mm (shot on 16mm)

Mono, no dialogue

25 frames p/s. 1:1.6

Credits

Crew

• director: Chris W. Mitchell
• production company: Spellbound Films
• producer: JB Macrander
• co-producers: Chris W. Mitchell & Danny van Deventer
• script: Chris W. Mitchell
• director of photography: Danny van Deventer
• editor: Piet Oomes
• music: Evelien de Laaf

Cast

• Roy Ward
• Dave Calderhead
• Ricardo Da Costa
• Herman van Breda

Synopsis

Book is a short film about a nice young man who steals books every day for his book collection. One day he sees a very special one, which makes him return to the same store the day after. Then he is being caught and taken to the manager.

Biography/Filmography of the director

Chris W. Mitchell (1964) was born in Great Britain. Before moving to Amsterdam he studied humanities. In 1993 he made his debut as scriptwriter and director with the short film Book. Since then he made also The Prodigal Son.

International Sales:

RVD/NIS

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The Netherlands

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fax: +31 35 6724489

Distribution Benelux:

Filmmuseum

PO Box 74782

1070 DT Amsterdam

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fax: +31 20 5891 456

Première:

September 1993 Nederlands Film Festival