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Le Cheval 2.1
S. Scott-Hayward & A. Kirkland
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comedy | 2003 | South West | 2 min
Published 27 Jul 05
The dreams of a man who has always wanted to be a horse...
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synopsis
A humorous short about a man who just wants to be a horse. Most of us probably dream about being in the mountains, climbing like a god, but perhaps not all...A short piece of the absurd - don't blink!


This film was chosen to be part of the BBC Summer of British Film (shorts): Comedy season. Watch more SOBF: Comedy shorts on film network.
short fact
"We went for humour over depth. The depth was accidental. We wanted to make an original, funny film about a guy who wants to be a horse, but is a cow. The cost was £30, including a second-hand suit for the only actor and the petrol to the location.

The one-day shoot was very smooth, with only the Cows providing the only real problem, ("primadonnas" confirms Stephen). The finished product was then crafted over three-months, with a lot of time given to the edit.

The French voice-over, the genius touch, came from a Gallic friend, who translated their script and recorded the narration. The result speaks for itself."
crew
  • cinematography Paul Coombes
  • gaffer Ben Atkins
  • production manager Nick McDonald
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    cast
    • La Vache Matt Usmar
    • La Voix Franck Delannoy
    format
    digital
    budget
    £30
    © 2003 Courtesy of Stephen Scott-Hayward & Alex Kirkland & Dazzle Short Film Label

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    comment by sue  wells
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    posted Feb 25, 2008

    I actually went through the process of joining the film network just to comment on this film - and all I wanted to say was 'Parfait'.
    comment by Trevor  Varley
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    posted Sep 22, 2007

    I saw this film when you originally entered it in Depict/Brief Encounters. I liked it then and I still like it. For me, the VO clinches it and the french accent - the crowning touch. Moovelous!
    comment by john  francis
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    posted Apr 26, 2007

    Perfect.
    comment by Montserrat  Gimferrer
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    posted Feb 4, 2007

    Matt

    you have put on weight ...

    and still in south west ?

    but you are doing the co-jo--nes!

    i am very pleased for you! very smart ! next time sing Sinatra instead of so much french snobbery rubbish!
    comment by abi  spence
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    posted Dec 19, 2006

    alex you are amazing you've come a long way baby!
    great film but your old favourties were better x
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