Liberty or Life
The link between ecological destruction and the Free Market are explored- the connection distorting the line between info-tainment and surreal dreamscape. We follow a phantom apparition of the economist James Buchanan, who's theories rested in a complete faith in the Market to create a free and fair world; butting up against the reality of the bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef.
Drawing on found footage, symbolic reenactment and documentary, the film travels on a dream journey through these polarised topics; one that seeks to solidify the struggle we have in reconciling how we live and the harm we are doing to nature... And ultimately ourselves.
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Mike DaviesDirector
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James HattonDirector
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Mike DaviesWriter
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Martin PayneKey Cast
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Project Type:Documentary, Experimental
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Genres:Paganism, horror, documentary, short, Super16mm, experimental, ecology, capitalism
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Runtime:8 minutes 3 seconds
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Completion Date:December 2, 2020
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Production Budget:500 GBP
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Country of Origin:United Kingdom
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Country of Filming:United Kingdom
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Super 16mm/Super 8mm
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No