A paramedic’s pain
Directing duo Luke Seomore and Joseph Bull create an affecting film to accompany the track Palace by Seomore's ambient band Blessed Are The Hearts That Bend.
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- Production Company UNIT9/London
- Director Joseph Bull
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Credits
powered by
- Production Company UNIT9/London
- Director Joseph Bull
- Director Luke Seomore
- Executive Producer Adam Dolman
- Art Director Mark Couzens
- DP David Procter
- Editor Dennis Marby
- Colourist Steffan Perry
- Post Producer Chris Anthony / (Color Producer)
Credits
powered by
- Production Company UNIT9/London
- Director Joseph Bull
- Director Luke Seomore
- Executive Producer Adam Dolman
- Art Director Mark Couzens
- DP David Procter
- Editor Dennis Marby
- Colourist Steffan Perry
- Post Producer Chris Anthony / (Color Producer)
“Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall never be broken.” This quote, usually attributed to Albert Camus, speaks of the heartbreak we must all endure, the slings and arrows that fortune hurls at us, which ultimately make us stronger. It also thematically drives this moving portrait of a man processing the trauma of his day.
Produced by Unit9, with cinematography from David Procter, the film is a masterclass in the portrayal of emotional pain from rising star Daniel Ward. He plays a paramedic who, as he ends his shift and wanders the edgy hinterlands of East London at night, attempts to untangle his complex reactions – the adrenaline, the memories, the sadness and eventually the cathartic release of an anguished cry.
Seomore commented: “Joseph and I have been immersed in the lives of paramedics for the past year; this film was inspired by my brother’s experiences. He’s been a nurse for over 10 years and we wanted to capture a perspective that’s not always focused on – the aftermath of an intense shift, and the transitional moments of emotion and solace.”
