SMOLT
Director: Michael Higgins · Year: 2013 · Duration: 65 min · Production: Experimental Film Society
Synopsis
smolt n. Young salmon migrating to sea for first time. In the style of a bootleg VHS, SMOLT is a unique portrayal of an eventful few days in the lives of Darren and Leon: two Irish kids who generally have to fend for themselves. While killing time selling second-hand cigarettes, the boys run into some trouble with a girl, a gun, and a shipment of counterfeit football jerseys. Twisting from cinema vérité to improvisation to pre-scripted lines SMOLT offers an intimate visceral slice-of-life of two kids in their concrete playground that is Dublin City. Featuring Adam Carolan, Ryan Ward and Naomi Morgan Produced by Ciara Gillan Based on a screenplay by Daniel Bevan Directed by Michael Higgins Additional Writing – Michael Higgins & Naomi Morgan Camera – Luca Rocchini, Michael Higgins, Adam Carolan, Ryan Ward & Naomi Morgan Production Design – Padraig O'Neill Sound – Karl Doyle Music – Brian Conniffe http://www.smoltfilm.com