Provenance (film)

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Provenance
Directed byBen Hecking
Written byBen Hecking
Produced byAmanda Atkins
Starring
CinematographyBen Hecking
Edited byAndonis Trattos
Music byPaul Handley
Production
company
White Horse Films
Distributed byParkland Entertainment
Release dates
Running time
93 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languages
  • English
  • French

Provenance is a 2017 British drama film written and directed by Ben Hecking. [1] The movie stars Charlotte Vega, Christian McKay and Harry Macqueen. [2]

Contents

Provenance had its world premiere at the East End Film Festival on 17 June 2017, [3] scoring 10/10 for its first rating after the festival. [4]

Synopsis

John Finch has fled to his holiday home in the south of France to start a new way of life. Whilst waiting for his younger lover Sophia to join him, a seemingly chance encounter with a man called Peter will threaten to destroy everything.

Cast

Reception

Accolades

Provenance won Best Film and Best Supporting Actor (Harry Macqueen) at the Madrid International Film Festival on 15 July 2017. [5] Charlotte Vega was nominated Best Actress at the same festival. [6]

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References

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  2. "Provenance". British Council Films. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
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  4. "Provenance". IMDb . 19 June 2018.
  5. "Madrid 2017 Winners – Film Fest International".
  6. "Madrid International Film Festival 2017 Nominations". Film Fest International. Retrieved 23 May 2017.