Crypsis
“A gay asylum seeker is triggered as he attempts to prove his sexuality to the home office.”
Synopsis
After fleeing for his life, a gay refugee files for asylum in Scotland. Lacking evidence, he decides to photograph himself in the dark techno world of a queer underground scene. Based on accounts of real-life African LGBT refugees and the challenges they face during the asylum process, Crypsis is a raw depiction of a grim reality obscured by vitriolic public debate about refugees and the broken system that surrounds them.
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CRYPSIS trailer | BFI Flare 2020Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-26
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher McGill
- Screenplay & Story
- Angela Ross, Christopher McGill
- Original Title
- Crypsis
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Budget
- $1K
- Production Studios
- Riot Productions, The University of The West of Scotland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher McGill
Angela Ross, Christopher McGill
C.J. Lazaretti
Siobhan Fahey
Department Leadership Roster
Angela Ross
Writer
Christopher McGill
Writer
Siobhan Fahey
Producer
C.J. Lazaretti
Editor
Emma Russer
Production Design
Christopher McGill
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crypsis
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What is Crypsis about?
After fleeing for his life, a gay refugee files for asylum in Scotland. Lacking evidence, he decides to photograph himself in the dark techno world of a queer underground scene. Based on accounts of real-life African LGBT refugees and the challenges they face during the asylum process, Crypsis is a raw depiction of a grim reality obscured by vitriolic public debate about refugees and the broken system that surrounds them.
Who directed Crypsis?
Crypsis was directed by Christopher McGill.
Who stars in Crypsis?
The principal cast of Crypsis includes David Souk, Anne Bankier.
When was Crypsis released and how long is it?
Crypsis was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 9m.