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MAGNANIMOUS

MAGNANIMOUS tells a beguilingly abstract story set in a dreamlike world where time is frozen. We meet a young man and delve into his deepest psychological nuances, including his sexual fantasies and his perception of his own masculinity. The films studies the connections and physical attraction between men through body language.

  • Sam Hendi
    Director
  • David Goldenberg
    Director
  • Sam Hendi
    Producer
  • Gerard Floyd
    Key Cast
  • Christopher Cragg
    Key Cast
  • Gerrard Woodward
    Key Cast
  • Martin Bullock
    Key Cast
  • Pearse Egan
    Key Cast
  • Cassio Pieroni Trevisani
    Key Cast
  • Louis Kwong
    Key Cast
  • David Goldenberg
    Key Cast
  • Sam Hendi
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 10, 2017
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Sam Hendi, David Goldenberg

Sam Hendi is a creative producer and an all-round filmmaker covering practical skills in all aspects of video production including producing, directing, editing, visual effects and cinematography. He has a degree in Contemporary Media Practice and a vast list of screenings and awards to his credit. Several of his short films have competed in film festivals worldwide including the US, Denmark, France, Switzerland, New Zealand, Brazil and the UK. The BBC and an American TV channel took notice and broadcasted some of his work. Sam also specialises in creative forms of video such as abstract video-art, atmospheric short films and videos for backdrops and exhibitions. These videos showcase imaginative storytelling, visual effects and cinematic flare. Sam has also worked on a number of music videos for upcoming artists in the music scene, ranging in a variety of music styles and themes.

Sam's versatility extends to creating exciting and engaging content for corporate and social media. This includes work on motion graphics, illustrations and video marketing; pushing boundaries for clients in generating fast-paced content but staying within tight budgets and constrained guidelines. In short, Sam can take on any brief or even the smallest idea, and conceptualise it into unique video content tailored to the clients needs.

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