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Home and Afar Deepdale

From David Pilling

About the film:

“Home and Afar Deepdale” takes as its focal point the floodlights of Preston North Ends football ground at Deepdale Road, every shot in the film is framed so that they are present. The floodlights acting like beacons in the dark sky allowing the fans to know a match is on. Focussing on the lights allows the film to flow from Deepdale Road, Moor Park and on to further afield in Preston; giving the viewers a chance to see/appreciate the ground and its relation to Preston from angles they may not be aware of; they also give the film a universal appeal in that floodlights are a part of all football grounds. The further afield the film goes the floodlights take on new characteristics, and viewing them in this new context they take on the appearance of an otherworldly, alien like structures looking down on the city below as people go about their daily lives. Whilst on the soundtrack we hear the emotions of a match being played inside the stadium allowing us to experience the highs and lows, the passion of the fans chanting; and the beating drums urging their team on to victory.

Crew:

Director: David Pilling

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