The Camera and Christopher Merk

2010 0h 14m EN

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Synopsis

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Christopher Merk moves into a building in which every tenant can observe every other tenant through a system of perpetually running cameras installed in the apartments. The tenants are eager participants in this micro-culture of exhibitionism and voyeurism, but Christopher soon finds he has difficulty recognizing himself in his on-screen image.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Philip Riccio
Kyra Harper
Alastair Love
Roman Lebeau
Daniel Matmor
Allen Keng

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Brandon Cronenberg
Writers: Brandon Cronenberg
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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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 16 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Chris Thornborrow. 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 Andrew Cividino 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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Philip Riccio and Kyra Harper and Alastair Love carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1665003 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Brandon Cronenberg directs. Chris Thornborrow scores. Andrew Cividino cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 16 years ago.
3Original score by Chris Thornborrow. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Andrew Cividino shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Philip Riccio and Kyra Harper and Alastair Love carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt1665003 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.