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LOCK 4 TIMES is 25 minute true-life documentary film, that examines the real stories of 4 disparate people behind the headlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.  It was created, directed, filmed, edited, and produced by Alex Gulland.

 

On 23 March 2020, The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, made a stark television announcement to the entire population.

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“From this evening, I must give the British people an elementary instruction - you must stay at home.”

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Previous advice on social distancing about containing the COVID -19 virus, now became legally mandatory.

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In an unprecedented move -The UK was put into what became known as Lockdown.

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The catalyst for LOCK 4 TIMES was the tragic story of a local woman whose ex-partner, a military veteran, went missing during the early stages of Lockdown.

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Millions have been affected by Covid-19 and. LOCK 4 TIMES gives a voice to 4 people whose lives have changed forever and how they have coped, with arguably one of the most significant social upheavals since World War II.

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We are proud to announce that the film was selected for 10 international film festivals  - including Cannes, Paris, and New York.

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*The "Honorable Mention" is an extra distinction of the official competition. That is to say; the Jury does not intervene; it is granted exclusively by the Festival directors. Here, the film that has distinguished itself from the others will be awarded, in its general aspect, concept, aesthetics, and/or particularly brilliant performance, in its direction, photography, acting, editing, and/or soundtrack.

Link to LOCK 4 TIMES