Peter and Ben

Peter and Ben

 
Directed by Pinny Grylls
Sound By Pinny Grylls
Production Company: Invisible Films
Commissioner: UK Film Council
Length: 10 mins
Format: DV CAM
Genre: Documentary
Date: Nov 2007
   

Description

30 years ago Peter chose to ‘drop out’ and live alone in a remote self-sufficient settlement in Wales. Then 3 years ago Peter found a new born lamb abandoned in a ditch, Peter saved his life – and now Ben is a full grown sheep with ambitions to move into Peter’s house with him. Peter however has other ideas. Peter and Ben tells the touching and quirky story of how two - drop outs form an unusual and lasting friendship.

Distribution

International London Film Festival 2007 International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam 2007 - Silver Cub Nomination 5th London Short Film Festival - 2 x Awards (FourDocs Best Doc & VX Auteur Award) Clermont Ferrand Short Film Festival 2008 - International Competition

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