International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

The Boot Cake

Kathryn Millard, Australia, 2008

IDFA Forum

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In a small town in India, Charlie Chaplin is treated as a god. His birthday is celebrated with a parade and -in a tribute to The Gold Rush - a boot shaped cake. Filmmaker, Kathryn Millard, travels to Adipur for Chaplin's birthday party. Along the way, she seeks out the ghosts and reincarnations of his Tramp.

Project information

Status:	rough cut stage
Title:	The Boot Cake
Country:	Australia

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Credits

Director
Kathryn Millard
Production
Kathryn Millard for Charlie Productions Pty Ltd

Selected for

IDFA Forum 2007

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Genre: Art / Music / Culture
Genre: Human Interest / Social Issues
Genre: Author's Point of View
Country of Production: Australia
IDFA Forum category: Work in Progress

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