Bad Night for the Blues
| Bad Night for the Blues | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Chris Shepherd |
| Produced by | Maria Manton |
| Written by | Chris Shepherd |
| Starring |
Jean Boht Keiran Lynn Lloyd McGuire Amanda Walker Marline Sidaway Ann Beach Kay Noone |
| Edited by | Nick Fenton |
| Distributed by | Dazzel, Chris Shepherd Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 15 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Bad Night for the Blues is a 15-minute comedy film written and directed by Chris Shepherd and produced by Maria Manton. First transmitted on the BBC on 27 February 2011 and later in France on 2 April 2011 as a part of Mickrocine on Canal+ Cinecinema. Other countries to transmit the film include Spain, Italy and Africa. It is the last film to be made by production company Slinky Pictures.
Based on a real life event. Chris takes his Aunty to her local Conservative Club for Christmas party only to find his Aunty has a grudge with another club member Elizabeth. As the night unfolds Chis has trouble controlling his Aunty as the night descends further into embarrassing conflict.
Awards
2011
- Winner of International Canal+ Award at Clermont Ferrand International Film Festival.
UK Film Council and BBC Film Network presents a Slinky Pictures production made in association with vision+media.