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The Man Who Couldn't Stop Putting Things in Bins

“The ultimate minimalist? Or a man with a severe psychological disorder? This documentary aims to find out...”

Synopsis

This satirical take on the shock-doc genre, examines some 'mental' mental conditions. Establishing a new type of genre, this 'odd doc' (and deadpan comedy) charts the struggles of a young couple dealing with a rare problem that threatens their relationship. Charlie, can't stop binning everything in sight - it might not be so bad if it stuff needing throwing out; unfortunately: remote controls, phones, unpaid bills, pets...The list grows longer and his partners patience shorter. Charlie and Jess then begin various strategies to help them cope. But will it be enough...

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The Man Who Couldn't Stop Putting Things In Bins - Virgin Media Shorts 2013 Shortlist

Type: Clip • Published 2013-09-09

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Paddy Kondracki, Louis Paxton
Screenplay & Story
Paddy Kondracki, Louis Paxton
Original Title
The Man Who Couldn't Stop Putting Things in Bins
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paddy Kondracki, Louis Paxton

Screenplay & Story

Paddy Kondracki, Louis Paxton

Film Editing

Stuart Doherty

Producers

Louis Paxton

Department Leadership Roster

Louis Paxton

Louis Paxton

Producer

Paddy Kondracki

Paddy Kondracki

Director

Stuart Doherty

Editor

Paddy Kondracki

Paddy Kondracki

Writer

Louis Paxton

Louis Paxton

Writer

Louis Paxton

Louis Paxton

Director

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United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

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What is The Man Who Couldn't Stop Putting Things in Bins about?

This satirical take on the shock-doc genre, examines some 'mental' mental conditions. Establishing a new type of genre, this 'odd doc' (and deadpan comedy) charts the struggles of a young couple dealing with a rare problem that threatens their relationship. Charlie, can't stop binning everything in sight - it might not be so bad if it stuff needing throwing out; unfortunately: remote controls, phones, unpaid bills, pets...The list grows longer and his partners patience shorter. Charlie and Jess then begin various strategies to help them cope. But will it be enough...

Who directed The Man Who Couldn't Stop Putting Things in Bins?

The Man Who Couldn't Stop Putting Things in Bins was directed by Paddy Kondracki, Louis Paxton.

Who stars in The Man Who Couldn't Stop Putting Things in Bins?

The principal cast of The Man Who Couldn't Stop Putting Things in Bins includes Paddy Kondracki, Stephanie Kerr, Emily Gardner.

When was The Man Who Couldn't Stop Putting Things in Bins released and how long is it?

The Man Who Couldn't Stop Putting Things in Bins was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Who Couldn't Stop Putting Things in Bins?

The Man Who Couldn't Stop Putting Things in Bins holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).