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Burning Ash

An ancient ritual is used as a way of attacking a 90s yuppie.

Drama 1992 13 mins

Overview

A straight-faced Charlie Drake, making a rare late appearance, takes drastic, esoteric action when his neighbour, a yuppie commuter, cuts down branches from a precious tree situated between their two houses. Channelling the spirit of the 'rough music', an age-old form of protest, he silently wipes ashes from a fire on his face and commences a special form of retribution.

The film was made in support of Children in Need and all actors and members of the technical crew donated their services for free.

Director

Jonathan Ripley

Featuring

Charlie Drake and Jonathan Oliver

Genres

Drama

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Ashington

Language

English

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