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, a 6 x 60-minute psychological thriller commissioned by Welsh public broadcaster S4C. Written and created by Regina Moriarty, the show will be directed by Andy Newbery and Chris Forster and will be filmed in both English and Welsh. The story follows the aftermath of a murder. Duchess Street Productions, Triongl and APC Studios are producing in association with Channel 4 and Sundance Now which will broadcast in the UK, U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
The position is in recognition of Kawase’s commitment to culture and creativity at the service of the development of more just societies, especially for girls and women, and of her support for the organization’s objectives. “There is something beautiful about the world of film,” said Kawase. “It has the ability to suspend time and space in such a way that we can relate and feel beyond differences of gender, sexuality, nationality, race and religion.