Sredni Vashtar (1981)
Sredni Vashtar is a 1981 short film, written, produced and directed by Andrew Birkin, based on the short story of the same name written by Hector Hugh Munro. The story concerns a slowly dying ten-year-old boy named Conradin, who lives with his strict cousin and guardian, Mrs. De Ropp. Conradin rebels against her and invents a new religion for himself, which centres on idolising a polecat-ferret he calls Sredni Vashtar; a vengeful, merciless god. The film won the BAFTA award for Best Short Film, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
Director: Andrew Birkin
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Sacha Puttnam as Conradin |
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Judy Campbell as Aunt Augusta |
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Lila Kaye as Mrs. Woolridge |
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Patty Hannock as Effie |
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Gorden Kaye as Ogden |
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Vernon Dobtcheff as Dr. Russell |
| Directing | Andrew Birkin | Director |
| Writing | Andrew Birkin | Writer |
| Writing | Hector Hugh Munro | Story |
| Production | Andrew Birkin | Producer |
| Production | Harvey Bernhard | Executive Producer |
| Production | Brian Burgess | Associate Producer |
| Crew | Peter Hannan | Cinematography |
| Editing | Peter Hollywood | Editor |