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MY WRONGS 8245-8249 & 117


 

Synopsis:

Unique and dark comedy from the king of British satire Chris Morris in this short film of surreal intensity. From Warp Films. 'My Wrongs 8245-8249 and 117' is about a man who no longer uses his name because he's decided that he' ceased to deserve one, and a dog called Rothko who talks to him pointing out more of his wrongs and who says he is the man's lawyer. As reality bleeds into hallucination, Rothko decides to take the man for a walk....


Paddy's Role :

As 'Him' a man who is so depressed that he believes his dog is talking to him, and providing him with terrible advice to sort his life out and repent his sins.


Director:

  • Chris Morris

Main Cast:

  • Paddy Considine - Him
  • Miranda Pleasence - Imogen/Mum
  • Simon Greenall - Father in Church
  • Christopher Ettridge - Bus Conductor
  • Christopher Morris - Rothko the dog (voice)

Killer Quote:

"...Even though the man gave me a dead leg in the face."

Awards:

1 win
Won: BAFTA Film Awards: Best Short film

Trivia:

The story for 'My wrongs...' is a reinterpretation of a sketch in Chris Morris' TV series 'Jam'.

The Dad in the church is played by Simon Greenall, better know for his role as Geordie Michael in the BBC TV comedy series 'Im Alan Partridge'.

Alan Partridge played by Steve Coogan, starred alongside Considine in '24 Hour party people' as Tony Wilson, Steve Coogan also collaborated with 'My wrongs...' director Chris Morris in The BBC's spoof news show 'The Day Today'.

The numbers in the movie title refer to the particular wrongs shown in the film (Number 8245 to 8249 and 117), which are listed in his black book called 'My wrongs'. All of the wrongs can be found written on the inside of the DVD case/book.

Weird credits for the film: Stunt Ducks - David Hemming's Bird Slave Circus Action Baby - The Amersham Hurlable Child Kennel Mr Considine's Personal Flautist - Lilliana Hopetrap Telecine Suite Vibes - DJ Horrified Little Man

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