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Ransom Notes

January 1, 2011 0h 5m

Originally released in 2011. Ransom Notes is a feature film. directed by Kelly Egan. At just 5 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

The filmmaker's response to her experience of the hijacking of her city during the Toronto G20 Summit, "Ransom Notes" re-appropriates language and meaning through the act of collage. The film combines new and old media (film, newsprint, print-outs of twitter feeds) to explore social mobilization through mass media. The soundtrack of the film was created by placing letters, words and sentences directly on the optical soundtrack.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2011 15 years ago
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Runtime 0h 5m 5 minutes total
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Language English Original language

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ransom Notes about?

The filmmaker's response to her experience of the hijacking of her city during the Toronto G20 Summit, "Ransom Notes" re-appropriates language and meaning through the act of collage. The film combi...

Who directed Ransom Notes?

Ransom Notes was directed by Kelly Egan.

How long is Ransom Notes?

Ransom Notes has a runtime of 0 hours and 5 minutes (5 minutes total).

When was Ransom Notes released?

Ransom Notes was released on January 1, 2011 in theaters.