Tragic Period Drama | For I Am Dead | Lift-Off Global Network

In late-1800s Europe, Oscar, a wealthy but lonely man must confess his love to his gardener, Jude, before he dies from the consequences of his indulgent lifestyle.
For I Am Dead begins at 1:02
For I Am Dead written and directed by Patricia Delso Lucas
Copyright: Patricia Delso Lucas
In late-1800s Europe, Oscar, a wealthy but lonely middle-aged man who has lived a decadent, extravagant life in a chateau filled with wine, courtesans and opium, confesses love to his gardener Jude before he dies of his excesses.
Connect with the Filmmakers on Instagram:
Patricia Delso Lucas @patriciadelsolucas
Al Nazemian @nazemianal
Riggsby Lane @riggs_lane
Eszter Popp @eszterpopp
Indira García @indiragarciareis
Laura Lahera @lahera1
Madeleine Fletcher @madsbean
Dominika Podczaska @dominika_dp_podczaska
Miguel Peñaranda Olmeda @olmedam
David Ferral @davidferral_sound
Szymon Obrostek @szy_obrostek
Tom Bourgeois @tombourgeoismusic
Fil Caporali @filcaporali
CAST:
Starring…
Al Nazemian as Oscar
Riggsby Lane as Jude
Eszter Popp as Courtesan 1
Indira García as Courtesan 2
Laura Lahera as Mother
Madeleine Fletcher as Maid
CREW:
Screenwriter, director, producer: Patricia Delso Lucas
Associate Producer: Al Nazemian
Director of Photography: Dominika Podczaska
Camera Assistant, Gaffer, Focus-Puller: Jo Serraf
Storyboard Artist: Jarek Antek Gavroński
Costume Supervisor: Miguel Peñaranda Olmeda
Costumes Assistant: Mary Wiklander Williams
Editing: Patricia Delso Lucas
Assistant Editor: Marton Radvanyi
Colorist: Szymon Obrostek
Sound Design and Mix: David Ferral
Sound Recording: David Ferral
Boom Operator: Gianluca Kegelaert
VFX Artist: Thibauld Heymans
Art Direction: Patricia Delso Lucas
Assistant Art Director: Laura Lahera
Make Up and Hair: Indira García
Set Photographer: Tibor Radvanyi
Original Music: Tom Bourgeois
Double-Bass: Fil Caporali
Bass-Clarinet: Tom Bourgeois
Music Recording and Mix: Tom Bourgeois
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[@kindlefanbooks]

This is a very underrated short film. Al Nazemian played Oscar brilliantly . This short reminded me of The Others.

[@LiftOffGlobalNetwork]

Well, we rate it very high indeed hence why it has done so well within our network!! 😊

[@kindlefanbooks]

​@@LiftOffGlobalNetworkGood to know

[@patriciadelsolucas546]

Thank you! I think they both share a sense of mystery and unresolved tensions. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@kindlefanbooks]

@patriciadelsolucas546 You are absolutely right. Al Nazemian gave an underrated performance. He brought nuance and character. Playing an introvert or someone who isolated himself isn't easy at all. I absolutely agree with you Al Nazemian did a great job because he had a great director. I don't like rewatching films and shorts but I have rewarded myself and rewatched this short film over 7 times. I wish this was a 2 hour film and I prefer my films only an hour and a half. The setting was amazing and the architectural commitment to set design and clothes was astounding. You are a talented director and producer!

[@milesawaytake1510]

Hello everybody! I’m the Director of ‘For I Am Dead’, happy to answer your questions!

[@oliverbaines9249]

Hi Patricia, I loved the film! It's so atmospheric and thought-provoking, and the character of Oscar is very deep and complex. How did you achieve this, and what was the inspiration behind his character?

[@milesawaytake1510]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@oliverbaines9249Hi, thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed the film. I would say Oscar comes to be, partly because of the victorian literature I was reading at the time, partly because of my tribulations around the theme of unrequited or unreciprocated love, and mostly as a natural process during rehearsal time with actor Al Nazemian. We focused on portraying Oscar’s inner turmoil with as many truthful layers as possible, both of us drawing on personal experience to get there. Thanks for watching!

[@oliverbaines9249]

That's really interesting, it's clear that the rehearsals paid off. Al Nazemian's performance is fantastic. Thanks for answering! @@milesawaytake1510

[@vbucarey]

Hi Pato!!!

[@milesawaytake1510]

@@vbucareyHola!!

[@lauralahera4549]

Hello, my dear Director, you're so talented!

[@patriciadelsolucas546]

❤️

[@dwighte5482]

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