Transfer

★★★★★

1966 · 7 min

Directed by David Cronenberg · Canada · Horror and the Uncanny

Short filmDrama

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Cast

Rafe Macpherson Mort Ritts

Credits

Written by: David Cronenberg
Cinematography: David Cronenberg
Editing: David Cronenberg Richard Osolen
Produced by: David Cronenberg

Plot

A psychiatrist and his patient discuss their relationship in a snow-covered field.

Sinekatalog’s take

Transfer (1966) is a Canadian short film directed by David Cronenberg. It stars Rafe Macpherson and Mort Ritts. It runs 7 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 4.3 / 10 (701 votes)
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