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Set against a landscape dominated by an algorithm-driven gig economy, designed to keep us apart, On Falling explores the silent, vital struggle to find meaning and connection.
Director Laura Carreira
Screenplay Laura Carreira
Producers Jack Thomas O’Brien, Mario Patrocinio
Cast Joana Santos, Inês Vaz, Piotr Sikora, Jake McGarry, Neil Leiper
Sales agent Goodfellas
UK distributor Conic
Broadcaster BBC Film
Credits summaryBFI, BBC Film, Screen Scotland, Portuguese ICA
Festival highlightsBFI London Film Festival, San Sebastián Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival
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Set against a landscape dominated by an algorithm-driven gig economy, designed to keep us apart, On Falling explores the silent, vital struggle to find meaning and connection.
Director Laura Carreira
Screenplay Laura Carreira
Producers Jack Thomas O’Brien, Mario Patrocinio
Cast Joana Santos, Inês Vaz, Piotr Sikora, Jake McGarry, Neil Leiper
Sales agent Goodfellas
UK distributor Conic
Broadcaster BBC Film
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Sales agent Goodfellas
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