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Boogaloo and Graham

2014 0h 14m EN
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6.4
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★6.4TMDB · 26
DramaComedy
Synopsis
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In 1970s Belfast two young boys discover the facts of life, aided by the help of their pet chickens.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Michael Lennox
Writers
Ronan Blaney
Languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Lennox, shot by Mark Garrett. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jered Sorkin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Lívia Serpa shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Charlene McKenna and Martin McCann and Jonathan Harden carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3612232 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michael Lennox directs. Mark Garrett behind the camera. Jered Sorkin scores. Lívia Serpa cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
  • 2Released 12 years ago.
  • 3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 4Directed by Michael Lennox, shot by Mark Garrett. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Jered Sorkin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Lívia Serpa shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Charlene McKenna and Martin McCann and Jonathan Harden carry the top of the cast.
  • 8IMDB entry: tt3612232 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 26 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Mark Garrett
Original score
Jered Sorkin
Editing
Lívia Serpa
Production design
Niall McEvoy
Costume design
Susan Scott
Sound
Steve Bond
Runtime
14 min · 0h 14m
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
15

Awards

  • BAFTA Award for Best Short Film

Individual records documented via Wikidata; the summary above may count more.

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Michael Lennox

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Out of Orbit

    Out of Orbit

    GB

Key crew

  • ThanksPatrick Maxwell
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerSteve Bond
  • CastingMary-Ellen O'Hara
  • EditorLívia Serpa
  • Executive ProducerRichard Irwin
  • Production DesignNiall McEvoy
  • Sound RecordistLorcan Fox
  • Sound RecordistChris Woodcock
  • Sound DesignerSteve Bond
  • Second Assistant DirectorClaire Falconer
  • Production ManagerBrian J. Falconer
  • First Assistant DirectorBarry Keil
  • ProducerBrian J. Falconer
  • Costume DesignSusan Scott

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • 1970s
  • chicken
  • northern ireland
  • growing up
  • belfast, north ireland
  • short film
  • child pet relationship

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2014-08-0115

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