A Boy's Own Story (1998)

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Director:

David Weaver

Writer:

David Weaver

Stars:

Marc Donato, Shannon Lawson, Ron Lea

Cast

Cast overview:
Marc Donato	...	Zackary
Shannon Lawson	...	Mother
Ron Lea	...	Father
Astrid Rosemarin	...	Franny

Storyline

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Genres:

Short

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Details

Country:

Canada

Release Date:

14 December 1998 (Canada)

Company Credits

Production Co:

A Sight Unseen

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Excellent, beautiful little short

I have a hard time describing this short. It's a drama, it's beautifully shot, and the pacing is gentle. The acting is first-rate, even from the child actor, and the writing is pretty solid. Weaver creates a world for this child, a distant, alienated world where the child and audience feel one step away from everyone else. Don't let that interfere with your viewing, though --it's all part of Weaver's masterful direction. The cinematography is outstanding, with shadow, light, and colour combined to create a dreamy world for the boy's home, and bright, almost harsh lighting and colours for the scene at the boy's school. I recommend A Boy's Own Story if you get a chance to see it.

Ed Miller