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Do Not Go Mental. Brendan Pendry (Sean Carlsen)
Do Not Go Mental

Do Not Go Mental

  • 2014 film

Short mockumentary film parody of the life of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, through his (fictional) contemporary, Brendan Pendry. Also features Sean Carlsen, Russell Gomer, Boyd Clack, Ray Llewellyn, Jan Wierszylowski and Rachel Tudor Best

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Key details

Genre
Film
Released
2014
Stars
Sean Carlsen, Russell Gomer, Boyd Clack, Ray Llewellyn, Jan Wierszylowski and Rachel Tudor Best
Writers
Sean Carlsen, Rob Finighan, Boyd Clack and Kirsten Jones
Director
Rob Finighan
Producers
Sean Carlsen and Rob Finighan

Mockumentary examining the life of controversial Welsh poet Brendan Pendry, an underrated genius and contemporary of Dylan Thomas.

Co-writer and star Sean Carlsen says: "I have always been a huge admirer of Dylan Thomas's work, and upon the centenary I thought it would be a good idea to put together a 'mockumentary' doing for poetry what Spinal Tap did for rock and roll. We want to honour his life with humour, something I really think he would have enjoyed.

"Although it's a spoof, the film is an affectionate tribute and specific shots from the film are inspired by Dylan Thomas's work, photographs of him, and more. We hope people see that and enjoy what we've produced."

Additional details

Duration
20 minutes
Production
Studio
Picture
Colour

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