National Achievement Day (1996)

On National Achievement Day, the lives of a detective, a shopkeeper, a garage attendant, a barmaid, a dog and two mice interconnect. Their conversation provokes self-reflection, stirring up memories that evoke longings and regrets.

Director:

Ben Hopkins

Stars:

Barry Wallman, Hayley Carmichael, Togo Igawa

3 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Barry Wallman	...	Heinreich
Hayley Carmichael	...	Sue
Togo Igawa	...	Togo
Tony Curran	...	Zog
Rico	...	Dog
Paul Ritter	...	Beach
Mimi Potworowska	...	Singer / Dagmar
Will Keen	...	Tony from the Brewery
Andy Lane	...	The DJ
David Farr	...	Man with Beard 1 (as Dave Farr)
Paul Albert	...	Man with Beard 2
Dominic Roberts	...	Man with Beard 3
James Drew	...	Garage Customer
Jack Blenkinsop	...	Street Boy #1
Stan Gabriel	...	Street Boy #2

Storyline

On National Achievement Day, the lives of a detective, a shopkeeper, a garage attendant, a barmaid, a dog and two mice interconnect. Their conversation provokes self-reflection, stirring up memories that evoke longings and regrets.

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Plot Keywords:

independent film

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Genres:

Short

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

May 1996 (Poland)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Royal College of Art, Strawberry Vale Films, Chrysalis Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

27 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"National Achievement Day"
Performed by Steeplejacks
Words and Music by Mike Targett and Justin McLaren
Produced by Mark Hadley

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