Typewriter, Cigarette, Rotary Phone

An elderly man struggles with obsessive compulsions as he tries to cope with the loss of his late wife.

  • Leo Citrin
    Director
  • Leo Citrin
    Writer
  • Emily Chae
    Producer
  • Leo Citrin
    Producer
  • Khushil Doshi
    Producer
  • Emily Chae
    Director of Photography
  • Anthony DiFlorio
    Key Cast
    "Anthony"
  • Lori Dawnolyn
    Key Cast
    "Mira"
  • Emma Harkin
    Key Cast
    "Louise"
  • Anthony Tomei
    Key Cast
    "Young Anthony"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 17 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 20, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    16mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Toronto Metropolitan University School of Image Arts
Director Biography - Leo Citrin

Leo Citrin is a film student from Toronto, Canada. He has written, directed, and acted in independent film and theatre projects.

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Director Statement

"Typewriter, Cigarette, Rotary Phone" is about the grip the past has on us, and the possessive, though comforting, nature of 'memory'.

Shot on an increasingly archaic medium (B&W 16mm film,) we embraced the challenge of telling a story using classic filmmaking sensibilities, for an audience today.

We hope this film resonates with people emotionally and inspires young creatives to be reminded of the humanity of older demographics, who deserve to have their unique and important stories told.