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The Spine

2009 · 12 min
Directed by Chris Landreth · Canada · Canadian Cinema
Short filmAnimationHorror

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Cast

Gordon Pinsent Alberta Watson Patrice Goodman Robert McCarrol

Credits

Written by: Chris Landreth
Music: Kirk Elliott
Editing: Yonah Lewis Jeremy Montgomery
Produced by: Steven Hoban Marcy Page

Plot

A poignant story of redemption that takes us into the relationship between a man and a woman trapped in a spiral of mutual destruction after 26 years of marriage, the Spine continues Landreth's pursuit of a twisted, beautiful and highly original visual aesthetic, using digital imagery to create characters whose physical appearances are metaphors for their unique souls.

Sinekatalog’s take

The Spine (2009) is a Canadian short film directed by Chris Landreth. It stars Gordon Pinsent, Alberta Watson and Patrice Goodman. It runs 12 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 6.6 / 10 (242 votes)
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