An Interview with Writer/Director/Producer Penelope Lawson
We chat with Penelope Lawson about her short film, The Dinner Party, her experience founding her own production company, and fun cinema.
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Two lawyers engage in a fierce battle, with one destined to lose their job, while the outcome hinges on the decision of the HR manager. Set in an intense and claustrophobic environment, the story delves into themes of labor exploitation, macho dynamics in workplace relationships, and the inherent human struggle for power, all portrayed with surreal minds and dark humor.
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Two lawyers engage in a fierce battle, with one destined to lose their job, while the outcome hinges on the decision of the HR manager. Set in an intense and claustrophobic environment, the story delves into themes of labor exploitation, macho dynamics in workplace relationships, and the inherent human struggle for power, all portrayed with surreal minds and dark humor.
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Written By:Luis Ayhllón
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Runtime:85 minutes
Studio:DODO ESCENAS, TV UNAM
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