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The Bag Lady

A peek into the magical world of Lesley Butler who owns and runs one of the last remaining high street Puppet Shops in the UK.

  • Riccardo Servini
    Director
    A Space in Time, Dwarf Story
  • Lucy Davidson
    Writer
  • Jack Woodcraft
    Producer
  • Lesley Butler
    Key Cast
  • Abbie Lucas
    Editor
  • Ollie Craig
    Cinematographer
  • Bob Stankus
    Sound Recordist / Designer / Mix
  • Cathryn Bell
    Music Composer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 31, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    100 GBP
  • 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 - Riccardo Servini

Riccardo Servini is a documentary filmmaker based in the UK.

His work has been described as intimate, sensitive and insightful. It mostly focuses on the human condition and raising awareness.

He lives with various chronic conditions including Crohn’s disease. This has shaped his worldview and the way he presents his art with empathy and an inquisitive mind. He uses an observational and conversational style that isn’t rooted in bias or agenda, focusing on giving people a platform to tell their side of the story and their truths.

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Director Statement

This was originally going to be a film about the puppet shop but once we met it's owner, Lesley Butler, we realised we had to make the focus on her and her wonderful thoughts on life. This resulted in a very lovely portrait of a woman full of wisdom and care.