
Standing Woman
“Fear takes root...”
Synopsis
In a near-future time, the British government has come up with an environmentally friendly program that abolishes prisons. Criminals and undocumented immigrants are chemically transformed into trees and put on public display. A propaganda filmmaker is forced to question his work as he prepares to see his journalist wife be “planted” for crimes against the state. A grim and imaginative cautionary tale by British filmmaker Tony Hipwell, based on the short story by Yasutaka Tsutsui (PAPRIKA, THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME).
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Horror Short Film "Standing Woman" | ALTER
Type: Featurette • Published 2022-09-29
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Oxford Film Festival 2021
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toni Hipwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Gee
- Original Score
- Sakiko Sakuragi
- Original Title
- Standing Woman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toni Hipwell
Max Gee, Yasutaka Tsutsui
Sakiko Sakuragi
Jenni Suitiala
Luke Downing
Department Leadership Roster
Toni Hipwell
Director
Luke Downing
Editor
Jenni Suitiala
Director of Photography
Max Gee
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Standing Woman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Standing Woman about?
In a near-future time, the British government has come up with an environmentally friendly program that abolishes prisons. Criminals and undocumented immigrants are chemically transformed into trees and put on public display. A propaganda filmmaker is forced to question his work as he prepares to see his journalist wife be “planted” for crimes against the state. A grim and imaginative cautionary tale by British filmmaker Tony Hipwell, based on the short story by Yasutaka Tsutsui (PAPRIKA, THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME).
Who directed Standing Woman?
Standing Woman was directed by Toni Hipwell.
Who stars in Standing Woman?
The principal cast of Standing Woman includes Anton Thompson, Yuriri Naka, Amy Blake, Andrew Dunn, Gemma-Louise Keane.
When was Standing Woman released and how long is it?
Standing Woman was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Standing Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Standing Woman was composed by Sakiko Sakuragi.




















