The Alphabeticians
“A Master Lettercutter Passing On Her Craft”
2025•24m•Released
Documentary
The Alphabeticians is a cinematic observational documentary exploring the power of relationships and the resilience of creative spirit. The film follows a turning point in the life of Lida Cardozo Kindersley, who runs a renowned lettercutting workshop in Cambridge, England. Having inherited the workshop from her husband and former teacher David Kindersley, Lida poured her soul into her work for nearly half a century. Approaching her seventieth birthday, she prepares for the next step: to hand the workshop on to her son and daughter-in-law. This moment of transition offers a portal to deeper themes: what significance do heritage crafts have in the modern world? And what legacies are we passing to future generations?
Director
Ross Harrison
Languages
English
Studio
Kinward Films
Cast
David Kindersley
Self
Lida Cardozo Kindersley
Self
Roxanne Kindersley
Self
Production
Company
Kinward Films
Producer
Ross Harrison
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