Ashes
Originally released in 2014. Ashes is a documentary film. directed by Steve McQueen. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ashes
Synopsis
Ashes (2002-2015) a double video projection, tells the story of a young Caribbean man known by this name. In 2002 while shooting Caribs' Leap in Grenada, McQueen met and filmed a young man called Ashes, but the footage was not used. Many years later he learned that Ashes had been killed. McQueen decided to create a tribute to him, combining old and new footage. On one side of the screen, Ashes is full of life, his boat moving towards a seemingly unending horizon. The other side shows his tomb being constructed and the etching of a memorial plaque for his grave. Over the soundtrack, two local men tell the story of Ashes's untimely death.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashes about?
Ashes (2002-2015) a double video projection, tells the story of a young Caribbean man known by this name. In 2002 while shooting Caribs' Leap in Grenada, McQueen met and filmed a young man called A...
Who directed Ashes?
Ashes was directed by Steve McQueen.
How long is Ashes?
Ashes has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Ashes released?
Ashes was released on October 14, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ashes?
The main cast of Ashes includes Ashes.