Sredni Vashtar
Originally released in 1981. Sredni Vashtar is a drama/horror film. directed by Andrew Birkin. At just 27 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sacha Puttnam, Judy Campbell, and Lila Kaye
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
0h 27m
27 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Laurentic Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sredni Vashtar about?
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-y...
Who directed Sredni Vashtar?
Sredni Vashtar was directed by Andrew Birkin.
How long is Sredni Vashtar?
Sredni Vashtar has a runtime of 0 hours and 27 minutes (27 minutes total).
When was Sredni Vashtar released?
Sredni Vashtar was released on September 1, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sredni Vashtar?
The main cast of Sredni Vashtar includes Sacha Puttnam, Judy Campbell, Lila Kaye, Patty Hannock, Gorden Kaye.