What Was
Synopsis
A nihilistic warrior struggles with murdering an eccentric cultist he has sworn an oath to kill, as the two come to reflect on the bleak medieval world around them, knowing they are both certain to die in battle the next day.
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WHAT WAS ⚔️ Medieval Short Film #shorts #medieval #australianfilm #fantasy #shortfilm
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-07
Top Cast
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- Director
- Nathan Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Nathan Martin
- Original Title
- What Was
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan Martin
Nathan Martin
Jean Ngooi
Michael Hollis
Nathan Martin, Twila Baynes
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Nathan Martin
Director
Nathan Martin
Writer
Jean Ngooi
Director of Photography
Nathan Martin
Producer
Twila Baynes
Producer
Michael Hollis
Editor
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What is What Was about?
A nihilistic warrior struggles with murdering an eccentric cultist he has sworn an oath to kill, as the two come to reflect on the bleak medieval world around them, knowing they are both certain to die in battle the next day.
Who directed What Was?
What Was was directed by Nathan Martin.
Who stars in What Was?
The principal cast of What Was includes Sorab Kaidobad, Paul Robertson, Alex Gordon, Jacob Leaney, Ross Kingsley.
When was What Was released and how long is it?
What Was was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 14m.