Babbage (film)
| Babbage | |
|---|---|
 Charles Babbage in 1860 | |
| Directed by | Claire Barker |
| Produced by | Trevor Hughes |
| Written by |
Claire Barker Eamon Wyse |
| Starring | Steve Payne |
| Cinematography | Trevor Hughes |
| Edited by |
Claire Barker Trevor Hughes |
Release dates | 2008 |
Running time | 15 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Babbage is a short film, made in 2008, about the Victorian computing pioneer Charles Babbage.[1] It was shown at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival.[2]
The film is set at a dinner party in early Victorian times, with Charles Babbage introducing each of the guests, who discuss Babbage's life and work. Babbage then reveals that these are just fragmented memories and many of the guests never actually met.
The film was directed by Claire Barker.[3] The screen writer was Eamon Wyse,[4] based on a story by the director. The executive producer was Trevor Hughes, who was also responsible for the cinematography.[5] Claire Barker and Trevor Hughes jointly undertook casting, production design, and film editing. Jon Chilton[6] was the music consultant for the film.
Charles Babbage was acted by Steve Payne.[7] Other characters at the dinner party include Georgiana Babbage (his wife), Sir John Herschel ("John Hershal"), and Ada Lovelace.
Babbage was filmed in Hammersmith, London.[1]
References
- 1 2 Babbage at the Internet Movie Database.
- ↑ About the Film, Babbage The Movie.
- ↑ Claire Barker at the Internet Movie Database.
- ↑ Eamon Wyse at the Internet Movie Database.
- ↑ Trevor Hughes at the Internet Movie Database.
- ↑ Jon Chilton at the Internet Movie Database.
- ↑ Steve Payne at the Internet Movie Database.