Faces
Jan 30, 1957 · 14m
Director
Edward McConnellOverview
The screening of the short film 'Faces' at the 1961 Edinburgh and London Film Festivals kick started the film career of young McConnell, then studying at Glasgow School of Art. 'Faces', a comment on the personas we adopt, was inspired by a visit to the Brussels Experimental Film Festival of 1958 where McConnell saw the work of many European film makers, films of a genre unseen at that time in Britain. Many were without words, telling their stories in a variety of genres, live action, animation, puppetry, and making social comments on their times.
Crew of Faces
About Faces
What is Faces about?
The screening of the short film 'Faces' at the 1961 Edinburgh and London Film Festivals kick started the film career of young McConnell, then studying at Glasgow School of Art. 'Faces', a comment on the personas we adopt, was inspired by a visit to the Brussels Experimental Film Festival of 1958 where McConnell saw the work of many European film makers, films of a genre unseen at that time in…
When was Faces released?
Faces was released on January 30, 1957.
How long is Faces?
Faces runs 14 minutes.
Who directed Faces?
Faces was directed by Edward McConnell.
Who is in the cast of Faces?
The cast of Faces includes Bill Gleeson, Rose McBain, James Graham, David McKail and Irene Cox.