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The Finishing Line
In this surrealist short, John Krish and Michael Gilmour tell a perilous tale at the railway station. Mind the gap - this is going to get scary.
Instructional film/TV programme 1977 21 mins
Overview
When a schoolboy's day-dream of a fantasy sports day includes events where acts of vandalism and trespass are required, dire consequences ensue. Originally created as an educational film, this somewhat surrealist short has a serious message at its core. This won't be a lesson you'll forget in a hurry.
This title is also available on the DVD/Blu-ray 'Captured' in the BFI Flipside collection.
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