The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre
Director: Danny Ashkenasi
Narrative Short
Experimental Thriller |
USA |
30 min
English, Latin
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Musical short film adaptation of the classic Poe story (from the makers of “The Tell-Tale Heart – a musicabre”, winner of over 60 film festival awards).
A desperate composer imagines himself both the victim and the Inquisition in Poe’s “The Pit and the Pendulum”. Reality and fantasy converge with frightening consequences.
Shorts Collection: The Sweet Taste of Freedom
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Shorts Collection: The Sweet Taste of Freedom
The Film Salon @ JCC of Jersey Shore
| Ticket Type | Price | Qty. | Add To Cart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorts Collection: The Sweet Taste of Freedom: 7/02 7:30PM The Film Salon | $20 |
Director’s bio:
Danny Ashkenasi has been acting professionally since the age of ten and composing musical works that have been publicly produced since the age of fourteen. In pursuing these arts, he has also developed his expertise as a writer, singer, director, producer, and teaching artist. In recent years he has focused on creating and performing musical works that highlight the American experience, by adapting American literary masters and focusing on pertinent American historical and social themes.