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'Treadmill' is a short film drama set in a busy sportswear store in central London. Atlas, is a 30 years old sales advisor who has been working in the same position for quite a long time. His manager Harvey constantly humiliates his staff in front of clients, he is overly demanding and controlling, creating an abusive work environment. Eventually, Atlas will plot a way to get his manager fired but his lust for power will transform him into his much hated enemy.
Acting
Oli Higginson's simmering resentment perfectly captures retail soul-death.
Writing
The title's double meaning reveals itself with wicked precision.
Direction
Campa traps you in claustrophobic retail hell before the flip.
Director
Pierluigi Campa
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