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The Home-made Car
In this charming short film directed by James Hill, a man restores his dilapidated Bullnose Morris under the watchful eye of a curious young neighbour.
Director: James Hill
Overview
James Hill (Born Free) directs this charming, comedic short film in which a man restores his dilapidated Bullnose Morris under the watchful eye of a curious young neighbour. The film is one of several films Hill made for British Petroleum, showing the friendly face of the company. It was nominated for an Academy Award in the Short Subject category.
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