MAN NUMBER 4
2026 Films
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9m 54s
United Kingdom
Documentary/experimental
Gaza, December 2023. A confrontation with a disturbing photograph on social media triggers questions about what it means to be an onlooker.
Written & directed by: Miranda Pennell
Produced by: Miranda Pennell
Editing: Miranda Pennell
Sound: Philippe Ciompi
Cast: John Smith (narrator)
Statement of the director:
‘What am I looking at?’ you had said out loud. The utter strangeness and unfamiliarity of the scenes depicted simultaneously reminded you of fiction films you’ve seen, or which you think you’ve seen.
Production:
Independent
https://mirandapennell.com/
World Sales:
LUX
https://lux.org.uk/
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