Hit Him on the Head with a Hard Heavy Hammer
Synopsis
Hit Him on the Head with a Hard, Heavy Hammer departs from the handwritten memoir of the filmmaker’s father and his experience of displacement during wartime. Referring to the notion Thomas Hardy termed ‘The Self-Unseeing’ in his eponymous 1901 poem, the film returns to childhood and the matters that harden us: upbringing, social status, education, labour, and familial bonds. The memoir weaves into the film as both a contemplation on mortality and an illustration of fading memory, reflecting on how we pen our pasts and how they can be re-told.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Open City Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rebecca Jane Arthur
- Screenplay & Story
- Rebecca Jane Arthur
- Original Score
- Paul Abbott
- Original Title
- Hit Him on the Head with a Hard Heavy Hammer
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- AC/E, Majority Flemish Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rebecca Jane Arthur
Rebecca Jane Arthur
Paul Abbott
Rebecca Jane Arthur
Rebecca Jane Arthur, Fairuz Ghammam
Rebecca Jane Arthur, Christina Stuhlberger
Department Leadership Roster
Rebecca Jane Arthur
Director
Rebecca Jane Arthur
Writer
Rebecca Jane Arthur
Producer
Christina Stuhlberger
Producer
Rebecca Jane Arthur
Editor
Fairuz Ghammam
Editor
Rebecca Jane Arthur
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hit Him on the Head with a Hard Heavy Hammer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hit Him on the Head with a Hard Heavy Hammer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hit Him on the Head with a Hard Heavy Hammer about?
Hit Him on the Head with a Hard, Heavy Hammer departs from the handwritten memoir of the filmmaker’s father and his experience of displacement during wartime. Referring to the notion Thomas Hardy termed ‘The Self-Unseeing’ in his eponymous 1901 poem, the film returns to childhood and the matters that harden us: upbringing, social status, education, labour, and familial bonds. The memoir weaves into the film as both a contemplation on mortality and an illustration of fading memory, reflecting on how we pen our pasts and how they can be re-told.
Who directed Hit Him on the Head with a Hard Heavy Hammer?
Hit Him on the Head with a Hard Heavy Hammer was directed by Rebecca Jane Arthur.
Who stars in Hit Him on the Head with a Hard Heavy Hammer?
The principal cast of Hit Him on the Head with a Hard Heavy Hammer includes Not specified.
When was Hit Him on the Head with a Hard Heavy Hammer released and how long is it?
Hit Him on the Head with a Hard Heavy Hammer was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Hit Him on the Head with a Hard Heavy Hammer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hit Him on the Head with a Hard Heavy Hammer was composed by Paul Abbott.