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20168mUnited Kingdom

Paralysis

“Sleep is no escape.”

Synopsis

Struggling with the pressures of homophobia when her partner is taken away by a hateful mother, a young gay woman struggles to cope with the traumas and anxieties of her life. Her dreams descend, taking the shape of shadows which reach into her life.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Luke Prentice
Screenplay & Story
Jenn Platt
Original Title
Paralysis
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
8m
Production Studios
BFI

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Luke Prentice

Screenplay & Story

Jenn Platt

Film Editing

Coral Dalitz, Sebastian Buxton-Maung

Producers

Amy Gillies, Christian Haywood

Department Leadership Roster

Jenn Platt

Writer

Coral Dalitz

Editor

Amy Gillies

Producer

Charlotte Brookes

Production Design

Christian Haywood

Producer

Sebastian Buxton-Maung

Editor

Luke Prentice

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Paralysis.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paralysis

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Paralysis about?

Struggling with the pressures of homophobia when her partner is taken away by a hateful mother, a young gay woman struggles to cope with the traumas and anxieties of her life. Her dreams descend, taking the shape of shadows which reach into her life.

Who directed Paralysis?

Paralysis was directed by Luke Prentice.

Who stars in Paralysis?

The principal cast of Paralysis includes Amy McCallum, Genevieve Dunne, Katherine Worth.

When was Paralysis released and how long is it?

Paralysis was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 8m.