Best of British 1

 A chance to delve into the imagination of some of the most talented British directors. Spread over five programmes, a vibrant and dynamic selection of the very best short films to come out of the UK. They will challenge, inspire and amuse - but not all at the same time!

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TOGETHER

Directed by Eicke Bettinga
United Kingdom, 2009, 14 minutes 32 seconds
Drama

A year after his brother's death, Rob discovers that the only way to help his father cope with the loss is to "force" his affection onto him.

Produced by Zorana Piggott
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KINGS OF LONDON

Directed by Sean Conway
United Kingdom, 2009, 23 minutes 00 seconds
Drama

It takes two men to make one brother...

UK PREMIER
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OVER AND OVER (AND OVER) AGAIN

Directed by Andy Glynne
United Kingdom, 2009, 03 minutes 50 seconds
Animation

Discover how an everyday routine like leaving the house for school can become the worst nightmare for a teenage boy... Or how numbers can take over a young mind to the point of driving behaviour and influencing unwanted actions…

Produced by Andy Glynne
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KID

Directed by Tom Green
United Kingdom, 2009, 25 minutes 00 seconds
Drama

A boy is forced to travel a distance too far into his father's world.

WORLD PREMIER
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I.D.

Directed by Sam Firth
United Kingdom, 2009, 01 minutes 03 seconds
Documentary

A teenager uses photo booth pictures as a form of expression and means for changing their identity.

WORLD PREMIER
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BITCH

Directed by Dom Bridges
United Kingdom, 2009, 03 minutes 30 seconds
Drama

A young man buys a tin of Tuna.

WORLD PREMIER
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PICTURES

Directed by Philip Blake
United Kingdom, 2008, 13 minutes 34 seconds
Drama

Police Inspector Matthew questions a mother, Donna, at the hospital. In the process a dark and disturbing secret is revealed.

WORLD PREMIER
Produced by Alexander Magill


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