Water's Edge, Choir (1988) by Suri KrishnammaNational Film and Television School
Synopsis
At the bottom of the village pond a World War II Spitfire pilot lies at peace. This is Lucy's Secret until Sarah discovers it and is forced t reveal all to the Vicar.
Johnny and Spud ridicule "mad" Lucy, but Johnny is fascinated and finally seduced by the magical Lucy. An end to childhood and innocence. Water's Edge director Suri Krishnamma describes his film below.
Jonny and Spud in Water's Edge (1988) by Suri KrishnammaNational Film and Television School
Film Facts:
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1988
LENGTH: 35 Mins
SHOT ON: 16mm
SCREEN RATIO: 1:1.75
COLOUR OR B&W: Colour
Water's Edge Screenplay Opening Scenes (1988) by Ashley PharoahNational Film and Television School
Opening Scenes
Ashley Pharoah's opening scenes for Water's Edge. See this visualised in the next image. Explore further to see Ashley share his memories about writing the film and Julian Nott, the composer about enhancing the spooky atmosphere through his music, below.
Leza Webb as Lucy in Water's Edge (1988) by Suri KrishnammaNational Film and Television School
Opening Moments
The haunting atmosphere is set up economically in the opening moments of Water's Edge. Pictured is Leza Webb as the magical Lucy.
Ashley Pharoah and Crew on set of Water's Edge (1988) by Courtesy of Ashley PharoahNational Film and Television School
Water's Edge on Set
Water's Edge writer Ashley Pharoah and crew on set with Spitfire and skeleton of a World War II pilot.
Water's Edge Skeleton (1988) by Suri KrishnammaNational Film and Television School
Props and Costume
The find at the bottom of the village pond in Water's Edge; the remains of a World War II pilot.
Suri Krishnamma on set of Water's Edge (1988) by Courtesy of Ashley PharoahNational Film and Television School
Director's POV
Water's Edge director Suri Krishnamma finds a perfect spot for a high POV shot.
Water's Edge screenwriter Ashley Pharoah shares his memories of working on the film below.
Alan Macdonald as Spud in Water's Edge (1988) by Suri KrishnammaNational Film and Television School
Awards and Screenings
BILBAO: 1988 Gold Mikeldi for Fiction
ANGER: 1988 Best Student Short
BAFTA AWARD NOMINATION 1989
Screened BBC2 1990
Ashley Pharoah and Suri Krishnamma on set of Water's Edge (1988) by Courtesy of Ashley PharoahNational Film and Television School
Cast and Selected Crew
Dudley Sutton - Vicar
Leza Webb - Lucy
David Knight - Johnny
Alan Macdonald - Spud
Christie Harris - Sarah
Director
Suri Krishnamma
Writer
Ashley Pharoah
Producer
Amanda Partridge
Director of Photography
David Kerr
Editor
Carole Lyon
Sound Design
Ewa Ciewszewska
Art Director
Carmel Collins
Music
Julian Nott
