We were treated to a very special and unique experience when the film 'Rudy' was shown at Hollowell Village Hall in October. The VH committee was approached by Rugby based film director Shona Auerbach who, along with her husband, cinematographer, Graeme Dunn, had created the film.
They described the project as a "labour of love" which had taken them 10 years to fulfil.
Shona had collaborated with a colleague to write the film, moved to do so by the experience of losing a loved one, particularly the effect on a young teenager of losing a mother.
Rudy is the fictional teenager in the film, devastated by the death of her mother and left, alone with her grieving father, to care for two much younger siblings.
This may all sound totally miserable, but the film had moments of humour and wonderful portrayals of everyday life.
It showed both Rudy and her father coming to terms with their appalling loss.
It was a treat for the eyes and ears with beautiful photography, ranging from details of domestic activity, to urban skateboarders, to our beautiful countryside. The urban setting used was Coventry and the rural landscape was around Birdingbury and Leamington Hastings.
The music for "Rudy" was written by Japanese composer, Akira Kosemura and was atmospheric and evocative.
The film is being shown in some small cinemas around the country and is currently available on Curzon Home Cinema for £10. The creators of the film are also taking it to local villages in the area. We in Hollowell count ourselves very fortunate to have benefited from this.
It was a real privilege and rare insight to get the opportunity to talk to the makers of this rather special film.
Viv Benjamin.
They described the project as a "labour of love" which had taken them 10 years to fulfil.
Shona had collaborated with a colleague to write the film, moved to do so by the experience of losing a loved one, particularly the effect on a young teenager of losing a mother.
Rudy is the fictional teenager in the film, devastated by the death of her mother and left, alone with her grieving father, to care for two much younger siblings.
This may all sound totally miserable, but the film had moments of humour and wonderful portrayals of everyday life.
It showed both Rudy and her father coming to terms with their appalling loss.
It was a treat for the eyes and ears with beautiful photography, ranging from details of domestic activity, to urban skateboarders, to our beautiful countryside. The urban setting used was Coventry and the rural landscape was around Birdingbury and Leamington Hastings.
The music for "Rudy" was written by Japanese composer, Akira Kosemura and was atmospheric and evocative.
The film is being shown in some small cinemas around the country and is currently available on Curzon Home Cinema for £10. The creators of the film are also taking it to local villages in the area. We in Hollowell count ourselves very fortunate to have benefited from this.
It was a real privilege and rare insight to get the opportunity to talk to the makers of this rather special film.
Viv Benjamin.