The Dilapidated Dwelling
Brief Synopsis
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A fictional researcher returns from the Arctic after a 20-year absence to find that though the UK is one of the most electronic of the advanced economies, its houses are the most dilapidated in Western Europe. She uncovers a serious fault of capitalism--how affordable, energy-efficient dwellings are
Cast & Crew
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Patrick Keiller
Director
Tilda Swinton
Narrator
Keith Griffiths
Producer
Patrick Keiller
Screenwriter
Patrick Keiller
Director Of Photography
Miho Kometani
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Film Details
Also Known As
Dilapidated Dwelling
Genre
Experimental
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Illuminations Films
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 20m
Synopsis
A fictional researcher returns from the Arctic after a 20-year absence to find that though the UK is one of the most electronic of the advanced economies, its houses are the most dilapidated in Western Europe. She uncovers a serious fault of capitalism--how affordable, energy-efficient dwellings are unavailable, nor will be for the foreseeable future.
Director
Patrick Keiller
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Dilapidated Dwelling
Genre
Experimental
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Illuminations Films
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 20m
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Beta SP video
Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 22 - October 5, 2000.
