The Great Release

This documentary follows the teachings of Nettie, an eccentric 85 year old fierce queen living in Brixton, London. Nettie teaches people from all different walks of life how to free the self and let go of the ego through primitive physical techniques, going back to the basics of the body.

Through this documentary we explore her ethos in a wider context, looking at the ways people use dance and movement to lose inhibition and create their own space in both public and private spaces.

  • Rosie Morland
    Director
  • Kodou Williams
    Producer
  • Anette Battam
    Key Cast
  • Izzie Jones
    Director of Photography
  • Max Ellis
    Sound Recordist
  • Tom Best
    Editor
  • Rosie Morland
    Sound Designer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Experimental, Documentary
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 28 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 9, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    900 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:
    Yes
Director Biography - Rosie Morland

Rosie Morland is an emerging visual artist, director and sound designer based in South London. Rosie’s work revolves primarily around social issues and the politics of the body, with themes of queer identity. Rosie’s work is full of narratives and themes which challenge the viewer, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary issues. Having recently graduated from Arts University where she studied Film Production, Rosie is trained in Sound Designing and Directing for Documentary.

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