Della is an ageing jazz singer who is in a destructive relationship with petty crim and drug user, Dale. This haunting and confident short film examines the betrayals and compromises of love and age. The cinematography and script are first rate and the performances by Gillian Jones and Aaron Blabey outstanding. Cast also includes Stephen Curry.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
313496
Language
English
Subject categories
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Interpersonal conflict
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Drugs
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Interpersonal conflict
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Love
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)