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Sredni Vashtar (1981)

Sredni Vashtar (1981)

Drama Horror
Release Date: 1981, September 1
Directors: Andrew Birkin
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Laurentic Film Productions, Laurentic Film Productions
Cast: Vernon Dobtcheff, Gorden Kaye, Lila Kaye, Patty Hannock, Judy Campbell

Overview:

Sredni Vashtar is a 1981 short film, written, produced and directed by Andrew Birkin, based on the short story of the same name written by Hector Hugh Munro. The story concerns a slowly dying ten-year-old boy named Conradin, who lives with his strict cousin and guardian, Mrs. De Ropp. Conradin rebels against her and invents a new religion for himself, which centres on idolising a polecat-ferret he calls Sredni Vashtar; a vengeful, merciless god. The film won the BAFTA award for Best Short Film, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.