The Fear of 13David Sington

After 23 years on death row, a man does not request a stay of execution but just the opposite. A psychological thriller-documentary with an amazing and very exciting story as well as a fascinating character study.

Convicted for the murder of a young woman, charismatic Nick has already spent 23 years on death row. He recently filed an application to finally carry out his death sentence. On camera he shares his extraordinary story, which is nothing like what you would expect..

His story has incredible plot twists, and the final shocking twist puts everything in a different light. A documentary that keeps you on the edge of your seat thanks to its masterful storytelling. That is partly the merit of director David Sington who keeps a perfect the pace and gives Nick the space he needs. The strongest element? Nick’s incredible storytelling skills. He has already spent so much time within the limited world of the prison that he does not need much more than his voice and expression to paint a whole colorful world and take you into his extraordinary life story. His story is occasionally supplemented by clever shots of the things Nick so passionately talks about. The question is whether we can really see through this gifted storyteller.



Remarkable stories

Vertoond op editie(s) 2016
Screened at edition(s) 2016

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Directed by David Sington
UK
96 min.
Engels
No subtitles

Programme

International selection

credits
Director

David Sington

Producer

Christopher Riley, Haroula Rose, David Sington

Cinematography

Clive North

Music

Philip Sheppard

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