Lost for Words
Synopsis
A parody on the post urban devastation wasteland film with a slant on 'rectangular' thought patterns in which a little girl recites from Marx's Communist Manifesto between two cardboard cut out trees and Alfa, the last man on earth to read and write (improvised by Yehuda Safran), is interviewed on TV (improvised by painter Jock McFadyen); with cameo performances by Alexe Sayle eating a Chelsea bun, David Medalla and Oriel de Quadras in non-sensical conversation and Giles Leaman consming reams of rectangular text.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anna Thew
- Original Title
- Lost for Words
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anna Thew
Department Leadership Roster
Anna Thew
Director
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What is Lost for Words about?
A parody on the post urban devastation wasteland film with a slant on 'rectangular' thought patterns in which a little girl recites from Marx's Communist Manifesto between two cardboard cut out trees and Alfa, the last man on earth to read and write (improvised by Yehuda Safran), is interviewed on TV (improvised by painter Jock McFadyen); with cameo performances by Alexe Sayle eating a Chelsea bun, David Medalla and Oriel de Quadras in non-sensical conversation and Giles Leaman consming reams of rectangular text.
Who directed Lost for Words?
Lost for Words was directed by Anna Thew.
Who stars in Lost for Words?
The principal cast of Lost for Words includes Not specified.
When was Lost for Words released and how long is it?
Lost for Words was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 25m.