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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.
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How long is Sredni Vashtar?
Sredni Vashtar has a runtime of 27m ( and 27 minutes).
Who directed Sredni Vashtar?
Sredni Vashtar was directed by Andrew Birkin and released in 1981.
What genre is Sredni Vashtar?
Sredni Vashtar is a Drama, Horror film (1981).
Who stars in Sredni Vashtar?
The cast of Sredni Vashtar includes Sacha Puttnam, Judy Campbell, Lila Kaye, Patty Hannock, Gorden Kaye.
What is the TMDB rating for Sredni Vashtar?
Sredni Vashtar has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 6 votes.
