6.9 / 10(78 votes)IMDb20161h 30mUnited Kingdom, United States of America

Notes on Blindness

Topics:#biography #reenactment #blindness #1980s

Synopsis

After losing sight in 1983, John Hull began keeping an audio diary, a unique testimony of loss, rebirth and renewal, excavating the interior world of blindness. Following on from the Emmy Award-winning short film of the same name, Notes on Blindness is an ambitious and groundbreaking work, both affecting and innovative.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Notes on Blindness Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-16

Top Cast

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John M. Hull

Himself (voice)

Voice

Marilyn Hull

Herself (voice)

Voice

Dan Renton Skinner

John Hull

Simone Kirby

Marilyn Hull

Eileen Davies

Madge Hull

David Hobbs

Jack Hull

Victoria Wicks

Librarian

Jamie Bradley

Faith Healer

Imogen Hull

Herself (voice)

Voice

Thomas Hull

Himself (voice)

Voice

Lizzie Hull

Herself (voice)

Voice

Gaby Hull

Herself (voice)

Voice

Josh Hull

Himself (voice)

Voice

Johnny Robson

Doctor

Drew Prentice-Main

Newborn

Miranda Beinart-Smith

Imogen

Susan Tordoff

Social Worker

Sidney Nicholas Warbrick

Thomas

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Sydney Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: James Spinney, Pete Middleton
Screenplay & Story: Ivana MacKinnon, Pete Middleton, James Spinney
Original Score: Noah Wood, James Ewers, James Spinney
Original Title: Notes on Blindness
Country of Origin: United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages: English
Runtime: 1h 30m
Production Studios: Archer's Mark, Impact Partners, Creative England, ARTE, BBC Storyville, Cinephil, The Bertha Foundation, Fee Fie Foe, 104 Films, Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, BFI, Doc Society

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

James Spinney, Pete Middleton

Screenplay & Story

Ivana MacKinnon, Pete Middleton, James Spinney

Original Score & Music

Noah Wood, James Ewers, James Spinney

Director of Photography

Gerry Floyd, Will Hanke, James Rhodes, James Blann

Film Editing

Julian Quantrill

Producers

James Spinney, Mike Brett, Richard Holmes, Jo Jo Ellison, Alex Usborne

Department Leadership Roster

Gerry Floyd

Director of Photography

James Spinney

Director

James Spinney

Producer

Mike Brett

Producer

Pete Middleton

Director

Pete Middleton

Writer

James Spinney

Writer

Jo Jo Ellison

Producer

Alex Usborne

Producer

Steve Jamison

Producer

Pete Middleton

Producer

Julian Quantrill

Editor

Damien Creagh

Production Design

Julia Drummond-Haig

Costume Design

Saffron Cook

Costume Design

Production Stills & Gallery

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Notes on Blindness.

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