Notes on Blindness

2016 1h 30m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 77

DramaDocumentary

Synopsis

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After losing sight in 1983, John Hull began keeping an audio diary, a unique testimony of loss, rebirth and renewal, excavating the interior world of blindness. Following on from the Emmy Award-winning short film of the same name, Notes on Blindness is an ambitious and groundbreaking work, both affecting and innovative.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John M. Hull
Himself (voice)
Marilyn Hull
Herself (voice)
Dan Renton Skinner
John Hull
Simone Kirby
Marilyn Hull
Eileen Davies
Madge Hull
David Hobbs
Jack Hull
Victoria Wicks
Librarian
Jamie Bradley
Faith Healer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: James Spinney
Writers: Pete Middleton, James Spinney
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by James Spinney, shot by Gerry Floyd. 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 James Spinney. 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 Julian Quantrill 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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John M. Hull and Marilyn Hull and Dan Renton Skinner carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5117222 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

James Spinney directs. Gerry Floyd behind the camera. James Spinney scores. Julian Quantrill cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 10 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by James Spinney, shot by Gerry Floyd. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by James Spinney. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Julian Quantrill shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7John M. Hull and Marilyn Hull and Dan Renton Skinner carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt5117222 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 77 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.