The Moor 
| Directed by: | Caerthan Banks |
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| Written by: | Caerthan Banks |
| Starring: | Timothy Carhart, Jill Andre |
| Country: | U S A |
| Created: | 2005 |
| Runtime: | 20 min. |
| Member: | cbanks |
Average rating: 5 by 2 users
Film Description:
Synopsis
Warren Low is a middle-aged man whose biggest accomplishment to date is rising to the 32nd degree at the local Masonic Lodge. His life just hasn't turned out the way he thought it would, when he was a kid and dreamed of being an actor one day. He is divorced, a little sad, a little weathered, a little disappointed. One night in a restaurant, Warren notices a striking older woman, celebrating her 80th birthday. He's seen her before. Thirty years earlier, when she was 49 and he was 19, they were entangled in an intense, secret love affair, which ended when she moved away. As Warren struggles to connect the vivacious, sensual woman of his past with the old lady he sees now, the two of them take a bittersweet journey through time, place and memory. At the end of the evening, Warren finds that the remembrances of his past affect him in an unexpected and surprising way, and he is finally able to fully connect the woman of his youth with the elderly woman who stands before him now. 'The Moor' is a haunting tale about love and loss, youth and old age, dreams and disappointments, truths and lies. Based on the award-winning short story by Russell Banks.
Forms: Short
Genres: Drama, Independent
Niches: Women, Senior/Aging, Mature/Adult
Screenings & Events
World Premiere
Film Festival
Seattle, U S A
May 2005
Los Angeles International Short Film Festival
Film Festival
Los Angeles, U S A
September 2005
Hamptons International Film Festival
Film Festival
Hampton, U S A
October 2005
Miami International Film Festival
Film Festival
Miami, U S A
March 2006
Cast & Crew
Caerthan Banks (Executive Producer, Producer, Director (1st Project)), Edward Nachtrieb (Producer)
WritingCaerthan Banks (Writer (1st Project)), Russell Banks (Author of Adapted Material), Russell Banks (Author of Adapted Material), Russell Banks (Author of Adapted Material)
PerformanceJill Andre (Lead Actor), Michael Dempsey (Supporting Actor), Scot Renfro (Supporting Actor), Timothy Carhart (Lead Actor), Tony Harras (Supporting Actor)
CameraJay Holben (Cinematographer/DP)
Art DepartmentJordan Shapiro (Production Designer)
Post ProductionKenny Klimak (Sound Editor), Shannon Mitchell (Picture Editor)
MusicCato - (Original Music/Composer)
The festival journey so far has been incredibly fun, interesting and informative. They are all very different and with the exception of one really awful festival which shall remain unnamed (unfortunately it's where many of you saw the film for the first time), I've found the festival organizers to be supportive and professional. The audiences have been truly amazing and it seems to be a film people are eager to discuss after. Sometimes they cry and often times I have heard laughter in unexpected places. And always, no matter how many people are in the theatre, you can hear a pin drop during "THE KISS".
"The Moor" has been in some great company in terms of the group of shorts it has been programmed with. Hamptons was truly intimidating - some of the best short films I've seen anywhere. And Miami screened some really inspiring work from Latin America and boasted the highest number of women directors ever. Because of a technical glitch in Seattle, the film was moved from a tiny theatre in the afternoon to the largest theatre in town on a Friday night to an audience of 600 - THAT was a trip.
Anyway, though all of us who worked on the film behind or in front of the camera have moved on to other projects, I'm thrilled to still be enjoying some life with this labor of love. Interestingly, I've been getting many requests from writing programs at various universities to screen the film for their writing students. Never expected that angle but it stands to reason, I guess.
Regarding this Audience blog, if you have been a supporter of "The Moor" (and those who have been, thank you!) or were involved in the making of it, please add a rating or comment. Without A Box has thousands of members all over the world and it can be a great marketing tool.
Talk to you soon. Happy summer.
Caerthan Banks
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4 Comments about The Moor
Jun 30, 2006 04:57PM
I'm SO glad to see The Moor on Without A Box!
I had the privilege of being in the cast of this wonderful film.
I play, Rita, the waitress. It was so much fun to film.
Caerthan was delightful to work with, and our cast was superb!
I hope to make it to the film festival in Palm Springs!
Take care all!
Joan Blair
PS: See me in PASSIONS, on July 4th on NBC, at 2pm.
I play Myrtle, the funny neighbor. It's hysterical!
Jun 30, 2006 08:53AM
Love. True love, can be lost; but never truly dies. Loved the film! I hope you get a chance to see
Jun 30, 2006 06:04AM
Perhaps the finest short film I've ever seen. A must-see.
Jun 29, 2006 07:54PM
Just because I was in the movie doesn't mean i'm biased. This is a truly great film!!
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