Charlie Productions : Death Of The Revolution

When Tony is told off for stealing a pencil, his ten year-old logic seethes at the injustice.

STARRING: Alastair Marshall Sirine Saba Sophie Wills Simon Poole NOMINATED Edinburgh International Film Festival NOMINATED European Prix UIP Award "I thought it was absolutely brilliant and easily one of the very best things shown that evening it's stuck in my mind ever since." - Sam Conniff "I came to the Non-Multiplex screening and didn't get the opportunity to tell you how much I really enjoyed Death Of The Revolution. I thought it was really funny and brilliantly filmed." - Nicky Gabris "I've played the DVD several times now - friends and family, and I wanted to just let you all know how proud I feel when I show the movie and how good it is...." - Gerard Wall "'Death of the Revolution' gets even funnier every viewing and I have been describing it to all my mates! " - Dictynna Hood "'A lovely, witty thing. " - Simon Callow

What course of action is open to Tony other than to inspire a juvenile revolt? With thrust, justice and his comrade pupils marching by his side, what can possibly stop him...?

Former Russian leader, Vladimir Lenin, famously said: "A revolution is impossible without a revolutionary situation; furthermore, not every revolutionary situation leads to revolution." This is particularly apt in reference to the Blaine brothers' Death Of The Revolution in which a young boy named Tony is accused of stealing a pencil from a fellow student and is reprimanded by his teacher. Instead of taking it on the chin, Tony feels enraged and through an inner monologue we hear his enlightened thoughts about the injustices of a repressive society and his determination to speak out and inspire the other students to rise up and fight. Unfortunately, his moment of truth is spoiled by a humorous prank from another student.

The film cleverly realizes the contrasting capabilities and astuteness of youth with its more simple innocent side, expressed through juvenile humour. There are some wonderful dreamlike sequences inspired by the Russian revolution, which are reminiscent of scenes from the Pink Floyd's The Wall, in which students take dramatic action against the school system, interspersed with scenes of gentle naughtiness similar in style to the popular 1960s children's book series, Just William.

A nominee for Best Short Film at the 2007 Edinburgh International Film Festival and the European Prix UIP for best short, this film has continued to receive widespread acclaim and as writer/director Dictynna Hood points out "it gets even funnier every viewing."

Death Of The Revolution is now represented by sales agent Shorts International.

Charlie Productions believe passionately in doing things and always trying to stop in time for tea.

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