Husk
Film
by Jeremy Handler
Details
South Africa / 1998 / 11mins / Drama / English
Set in a remote and desolate South African location, Husk tells the story of Lucy, a virtual prisoner to her drunken and useless father, Freddie. Mounting debt threatens to leave them homeless until desperation drives them to plot the demise of the debt collector, Hugo. Unexpected violence erupts and the situation gets out of hand – resulting in Lucy exacting a chilling revenge!
About the Director
Jeremy Handler
Jeremy Handler graduated Cum Laude from the Theatre Film & Television School at UCLA. While a student, he wrote and directed the award-winning Strangers and Neighbors, a 16mm short film. On returning to South Africa, he was selected to direct The Return, a 16mm 26 minute drama for MNET New Directions. Gaining momentum, he successfully pitched and was selected to direct Husk for Film Four UK. Learn More
