Faces
“A comment on the personas we adopt.”
Synopsis
The screening of the short film 'Faces' at the 1961 Edinburgh and London Film Festivals kick started the film career of young McConnell, then studying at Glasgow School of Art. 'Faces', a comment on the personas we adopt, was inspired by a visit to the Brussels Experimental Film Festival of 1958 where McConnell saw the work of many European film makers, films of a genre unseen at that time in Britain. Many were without words, telling their stories in a variety of genres, live action, animation, puppetry, and making social comments on their times.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward McConnell
- Original Score
- Stanley Thomson
- Original Title
- Faces
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Templar Film Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward McConnell
Stanley Thomson
Department Leadership Roster
Edward McConnell
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Faces.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Faces
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Faces about?
The screening of the short film 'Faces' at the 1961 Edinburgh and London Film Festivals kick started the film career of young McConnell, then studying at Glasgow School of Art. 'Faces', a comment on the personas we adopt, was inspired by a visit to the Brussels Experimental Film Festival of 1958 where McConnell saw the work of many European film makers, films of a genre unseen at that time in Britain. Many were without words, telling their stories in a variety of genres, live action, animation, puppetry, and making social comments on their times.
Who directed Faces?
Faces was directed by Edward McConnell.
Who stars in Faces?
The principal cast of Faces includes Bill Gleeson, Rose McBain, James Graham, David McKail, Irene Cox.
When was Faces released and how long is it?
Faces was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Faces?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Faces was composed by Stanley Thomson.