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Strings (2012 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Strings' is a 2012 British drama film directed and written by Rob Savage. After a successful run in a number of film festivals,[http://www.rob-savage.co.uk/#/strings2013/ Rob Savage Official Director Website] it went on to win the Raindance Award at the British Independent Film Awards. Applauded for its success despite its low budget, the total cost of production was just 3,000.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXJVacctbh8 Raindance Interview with Rob Savage] Director, writer, cinematographer and editor, Savage took strong commitments to get the film produced including lack of sleep to the point of hallucinating.
Plot
The story follows four young people and their romantic endeavours in that blissful summer before they leave home to go to university. Grace (Philine Lembeck) is a visiting German student, soon to return home. She falls for the quiet, distant Jon (Oliver Malam), whilst her best friend Scout (Hannah Wilder) becomes entangled in an increasingly violent relationship with her long-term boyfriend Chris (Akbar Ali).
Cast
* Philine Lembeck as Grace
* Oliver Malam as Jon
* Hannah Wilder as Scout
* Sid Akbar Ali as Chris
* Giorgio Spiegelfeld as Giorgio
* Sandra Hller as Mother
* Durassie Kiangangu as Michael
Production
Writing
Savage was originally working on the short film Sit In Silence when he watched the film Requiem. He was so moved by the lead actresses (Sandra Hller) performance that he contacted her when they met in Munich. After that Hller introduced Savage to another actress she was mentoring at the time: Philine Lembeck. After that Savage began re-writing the script and spent an entire year re-writing it.Filming
Strings was shot on a Sony FX-1 with an SG Blade 35mm Lens. Filming took roughly a month.[http://www.eatsleeplivefilm.com/premature-evaluation-2-rob-savage/ EatSleepLive website]Distribution
The film won the Raindance Award at British Independent Film Awards.[http://www.bifa.org.uk/releases/2012-winners-announced-at-the-15th-moet-british-independent-film-awards British Independent Film Awards] It was there, where it was recognised by Vertigo Films. Vertigo Films picked up the film on 5 December 2012.[http://www.vertigofilms.com/news/strings-vertigo-films-acquires-bifa-award-winning-film.php#.UxJmx_l_uSp Vertigo Films website]References
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