De Quincey Opium and Confessions of an English Ant Eater

A surreal short animation film about Thomas, a boy who becomes addicted to eating ants – despite the warnings of his parents.

Manchester-based director, artist, writer and musician Alex Crumbie will be joined by poet and author Grevel Lindop, who has written a biography about De Quincey, to discuss the film, De Quincey and impact of addiction.

Narrated in verse, the work playfully explores themes such as childhood rebellion and addiction. The story was inspired by Thomas De Quincey's 'Confessions of an English Opium-Eater'.

The film is accompanied by a moody folk-noir soundtrack, which brings together an eclectic ensemble of instruments including banjo, double bass, and flute.

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