Sredni Vashtar is a 1981 short film, written, produced and directed by Andrew Birkin, based on the short story of the same name written by Hector Hugh Munro. The story concerns a slowly dying ten-year-old boy named Conradin, who lives with his strict cousin and guardian, Mrs. De Ropp. Conradin rebels against her and invents a new religion for himself, which centres on idolising a polecat-ferret he calls Sredni Vashtar; a vengeful, merciless god. The film won the BAFTA award for Best Short Film, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
Release Date | September 1, 1981 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | Sredni Vashtar | |
Runtime | 27min | |
Budget | — | |
Revenue | — | |
Language | English | |
Original Language | English | |
Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
Production Companies | Laurentic Film Productions |