Befriended (2017)
In a technologically advanced alternative present-day, Roy, an elderly widower is suffocated by self-imposed isolation and loneliness. Once per week, he receives a call from his young and spirited 'Befriender', Julia, who is employed to keep him company.
Primary Title
- Befriended
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 17 June 2018
Release Year
- 2017
Start Time
- 09 : 10
Finish Time
- 09 : 35
Duration
- 25:00
Channel
- Rialto Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- In a technologically advanced alternative present-day, Roy, an elderly widower is suffocated by self-imposed isolation and loneliness. Once per week, he receives a call from his young and spirited 'Befriender', Julia, who is employed to keep him company.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Short films--New Zealand
- Dating (Social customs)--Drama
- Reminiscing in old age--Drama
Genres
- Drama
Contributors
- Mason Cade Packer (Director)
- Mason Cade Packer (Writer)
- Samantha Weir (Actor)
- Angus Hillard (Actor)
- Tom Harper (Actor)
- Fenella Bowater (Producer)
Subjects
- Short films--New Zealand
- Dating (Social customs)--Drama
- Reminiscing in old age--Drama