A Sisyphean Task

Directed by Gus Flind-Henry, George Malcher

2025

Drama

16 min

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United Kingdom

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Color, Black and white

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English

poster

Synopsis

A Sisyphean Task is a bright yet unflinching glimpse into the British school system, all set within the walls of newly qualified teacher Lucy's classroom.

Story Topics Education Love Youth

Festivals

2025

Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival | • Grand Prize - Best Editing
New Renaissance Film Festival | • Best Debut
Show Me Shorts Film Festival | • Nominated - Best International Short
Aesthetica Short Film Festival | •
San José International Short Film Festival | •
Bolton Film Festival | •
BIFA | Nominated Best British Short •

2026

Cleveland International Film Festival

Cast & Crew

Cast:

Leah Balmforth, Hugh Bonneville

Script:

Gus Flind-Henry, George Malcher

Cinematographer:

David Bird

Editor:

Paco Sweetman

Sound design & mix:

Joe Sheehan, James Colledge

Music:

Maxwell Sterling

Producer:

George Telfer

Production Company:

Supernormal Pictures

Co-production Company:

Cowboy Films

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