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Appellation

Appellation

2016 10mThrillerScience Fiction

In a dystopian future, where one ex-government scientist holds the key to ending the nation's famine, only a government investigator can stand in his way. His secret research is threatened when a neighbour reports his suspicious behaviour.

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Synopsis

In a dystopian future, where one ex-government scientist holds the key to ending the nation's famine, only a government investigator can stand in his way. His secret research is threatened when a neighbour reports his suspicious behaviour.

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dystopiafaminescientistshort film

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Tracy MathewsonTracy MathewsonDirector

Cast

Richard AlbrechtSlovik
Charlotte BeckettCharlotte BeckettInspector
Syrus LoweSyrus LoweJames

Director

Tracy Mathewson

Release date

23 Oct 2016

Runtime

10m

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

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