Sredni Vashtar (1981)
Synopsis
Sredni Vashtar is a 1981 short film, written, produced and directed by Andrew Birkin, based on the short story of the same name written by Hector Hugh Munro. The story concerns a slowly dying ten-year-old boy named Conradin, who lives with his strict cousin and guardian, Mrs. De Ropp. Conradin rebels against her and invents a new religion for himself, which centres on idolising a polecat-ferret he calls Sredni Vashtar; a vengeful, merciless god. The film won the BAFTA award for Best Short Film, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
Release Date: 1981-09-01
Runtime: 27 minutes
Director: Andrew Birkin
Top Cast
- Sacha Puttnam as Conradin
- Judy Campbell as Aunt Augusta
- Lila Kaye as Mrs. Woolridge
- Patty Hannock as Effie
- Gorden Kaye as Ogden
- Vernon Dobtcheff as Dr. Russell
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