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201910 minPGdoc-short

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Bloomers

201910 minPGdoc-short

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Ten minutes of animated fabric narrates the story of Headen & Quarmby, a lingerie factory in Manchester, through the voices of its workers.

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Ten minutes of animated fabric narrates the story of Headen & Quarmby, a lingerie factory in Manchester, through the voices of its workers.

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Samantha Mooredirector

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Headen & Quarmby, a lingerie factory in Manchester, serves as the backdrop for "Bloomers." The film features animated fabric that illustrates the craftsmanship involved in creating lingerie from silk, cotton, and lace. Workers recount their personal stories and the history of the UK garment manufacturing industry. A soundtrack by Swedish composer Malin Bång incorporates sounds from sewing machines, reflecting the daily life within the factory. The documentary runs for 10 minutes and was directed by Samantha Moore in 2019.

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