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'We, The Damned' (Wir, Die Verdammten) is a short film set in France during the final years the First World War. The film explores the themes of Aftermath, Division and Human Nature during an often overlooked period of history.
Colette (Sophie Burton), faces the loss of her father and home to the inevitable wrath of war. Forced to leave everything behind, she must overcome various struggles, both physical and moral. Otto (David Lomond), a German soldier, finds himself in a struggle for survival after deserting the front lines. Both Colette and Otto are drawn together by a series of unfortunate events. Two opposing peoples, now locked together by fates of war.
Supported by Joe Coughlan (The Father) and Lexi Hillier (Young Colette), We, The Damned demonstrates fate, consequences and human nature in the face of War and failed lessons.
PRODUCTION STILLS
COLETTE
SOPHIE BURTON
Colette (Sophie Burton), faces the loss of her father and home to the inevitable wrath of war. Forced to leave everything behind, she must overcome various struggles, both physical and moral.
THE FATHER
JOE COUGHLAN
The Father (Joe Coughlan), worn by a life of hardship wants to teach his daughter a valuable lesson. Sometimes, we must be cruel to be kind. Perhaps a reflection of his own teachings, the father struggles to reconcile with his daughter Colette.
OTTO
DAVID LOMOND
Otto (David Lomond), a German soldier, finds himself in a struggle for survival after deserting the front lines. Injured and alone, Otto now faces a new enemy...
YOUNG COLETTE
LEXI HILLIER
A young Colette (Lexi Hillier), finds herself faced with a cruel awakening, when her father faces her with the realisation of the unfair and mercilessly cruelty in the world. Colette struggles to reconcile with her father and his teachings.
SOPHIE BURTON
Sophie Burton is currently training under Mark Hudson at the Manchester School of Acting. Her credits include Échappé (Pocketful Productions), Vanga (Manchester Film School), and Fugee (Marlowe Theatre). Alongside acting, she has trained in latin and contemporary dance and is now excited to join the world of independent film.
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DAVID LOMOND
David Lomond joins this production off the back of his recent tour of 'Operation Hummingbird' for Next Door But One and an appearance in Marks & Spencers 'Eat Well to Live Well' ad campaign. He made is industry debut last year in Alan Ayckbourn's 'Family Album' and is now expanding into tv, film and voiceover.
