The last bookshop

Overview

Imagine a world without books... A young boy leaves behind his holographic entertainment and explores the abandoned old shop fronts outside. Down a forgotten alley he discovers the last ever bookshop. And inside, an ancient Shopkeeper, who has been waiting over 25 years for a customer... This 20 minute short film promotes the plight of independent bookshops through a fantastical fictional narrative. A timeless and atmospheric short tackling a pressing topical issue. Filmed on location in some Kent and London's beautiful, historic (and endangered) bookshops.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 9, 2013

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Alfred Hoffman,Joe holgate

Director

Richard Dadd

Writer

Richard Dadd

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt2390345