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Bowl

United Kingdom

SCREENING DATE

10.04 (FRI)

PROGRAMME

BLOCK-15

CATEGORY

Student UK

RELEASE

2025

RUNTIME

10 min

About the Creators

Director - John Kelbie

Writer - Saoirse Gillepsie

Producer - Francis MacKenzie

Key Cast - Derek Crawford Munn (Arthur)

Key Cast - Catherine Owen (Norma)

Key Cast - Ava Blair (Jenn)

Director of Photography - Lewis Norton

Production Designer - Jess Hynes

Editor - Léonidas Ibarra

Sound Designer - Hazel George

About the Story

Arthur is an elderly, quick-witted, gay man who has recently been diagnosed with arthritis. Upon finding out that his old foe and competitor Norma is is playing in the upcoming lawn bowls charity match, Arthur seeks the chance to prove himself. He faces many challenges along the way as he bickers with Norma and comes to terms with his illness and the losses he has faced, but with a little help from Norma's granddaughter Jenn, he is able to confront his past and learn what is truly important to him.

Film Trailer

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