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Textual Relationship

  • 2015
  • 15m
IMDb RATING
9.2/10
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Textual Relationship (2015)
That awkward moment when he tries to call during a text-sesh...

Funded via Indiegogo, Textual Relationship is the satirical rom-com exploring the pratfalls of forming and maintaining meaningful relationships in the digital age.
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When everyone you know is at the touch of a button, who can you really connect with?When everyone you know is at the touch of a button, who can you really connect with?When everyone you know is at the touch of a button, who can you really connect with?

  • Director
    • Syd Heather
  • Writers
    • Tom Glover
    • Syd Heather
  • Stars
    • David Frias-Robles
    • Sarah Langrish-Smith
    • Helen Banks
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    9.2/10
    31
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Syd Heather
    • Writers
      • Tom Glover
      • Syd Heather
    • Stars
      • David Frias-Robles
      • Sarah Langrish-Smith
      • Helen Banks
    • 4User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 2 nominations total

    Videos1

    Textual Relationship | Short Film | Official Teaser 2015
    Trailer 0:41
    Textual Relationship | Short Film | Official Teaser 2015

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    David Frias-Robles
    • DarkDemon92
    Sarah Langrish-Smith
    • Uniquetalent_33
    Helen Banks
    • Commuter
    Joseph Banks
    • Commuter
    Richard Banks
    Richard Banks
    • Co-worker
    Ben Clements
    • The Other Guy
    Faye Cruickshank
    • The Other Girl
    Marco Violino
    • Flatmate
    • Director
      • Syd Heather
    • Writers
      • Tom Glover
      • Syd Heather
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    10sweenoartist

    Amazing well worth your time

    i feel this was excellently shot and directed really well i got into the story easily, i fealt the way the actors were feeling and its something that a lot of people can relate to and will enjoy an amazing job by all involved some really nice angles used with perfect direction it really shows what the current world is changing into with all the media and what its doing to normal people also it highlights the fact that people need to talk more and it might help couples realise what there doing wrong and hopefully change there minds into doing more productive things together

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    10gillianhudson

    Brilliant, funny, short film

    This is a film about how a relationship emerged in the virtual world of texting. Within fifteen minutes it told the story of how two people strike up a relationship via the wonders of the texting world; how it seemed to work wonderfully whilst typing away to their hearts content, but then they meet in the real world.... This film works so well, from the characters to the director. It is a very funny story, well acted and very well directed.

    I understand that this is their first film well, judging by this little masterpiece, it won't be their last. I would definitely recommend this film and hope there are many more (hopefully longer) films to come.
    10lilya9010

    Fun and Clever short movie

    A clever script, good acting and well executed movie. Watching this will put a smile on your face for sure but also make you think quite seriously about nowadays relationships and what human interactions really are about.

    I have really enjoyed watching this because it was an unique approach to a subject which could have been rather boring. The title is as you would expect, quite suggestive, but well chosen nonetheless. It describes succinctly the essence of this movie.

    The editing is well executed as the story is not too long or too short but rather suitable and just enough. Richard Linklater once said:

    "Whatever story you want to tell, tell it at the right size." This very well applies here.

    After watching this, I'm keeping an eye on these guys, they seem quite passionate about film-making. It is exciting to see a young team to produce such work.

    Overall, well done to the director and his entire team! Looking forward to see how this will do in festivals! One thing I'm sure: people will smile watching this. We need more stories like this! :)

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    • Trivia
      Before being adapted into a short film, Textual Relationship began life as a theatre production. It was performed as part of Descent London's New Writer's scheme in April 2013.
    • Connections
      References The Departed (2006)

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    • Release date
      • August 21, 2015 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Pixelform Studios
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    • Budget
      • £4,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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