The Confession
“Can you forgive yourself?”
Synopsis
Sam can't think of any sins to tell the priest at his first confession. He worries that he won't be a real Catholic if the priest doesn't absolve him of some misdeed. Jacob, Sam's friend, devises a solution in the form of a prank, but the result is tragic.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tanel Toom
- Screenplay & Story
- Caroline Bruckner, Tanel Toom
- Original Score
- Paul Lambert
- Original Title
- The Confession
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- NFTS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tanel Toom
Caroline Bruckner, Tanel Toom
Paul Lambert
Davide Cinzi
Marianne Kuopanportti
Emily Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Tanel Toom
Director
Marianne Kuopanportti
Editor
Caroline Bruckner
Writer
Tanel Toom
Writer
Jim Dowdall
Stunt Coordinator
Yann Seabra
Costume Design
Emily Williams
Producer
Davide Cinzi
Director of Photography
Luke Hull
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Confession
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What is The Confession about?
Sam can't think of any sins to tell the priest at his first confession. He worries that he won't be a real Catholic if the priest doesn't absolve him of some misdeed. Jacob, Sam's friend, devises a solution in the form of a prank, but the result is tragic.
Who directed The Confession?
The Confession was directed by Tanel Toom.
Who stars in The Confession?
The principal cast of The Confession includes Lewis Howlett, Joe Eales, James Simmons, Emma Atkins, Peter John Mossford.
When was The Confession released and how long is it?
The Confession was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Confession?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Confession was composed by Paul Lambert.