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The Alphabeticians
“A Master Lettercutter Passing On Her Craft”
0.0 / 10• 2025• 24m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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?
Cast & Crew
DK
David Kindersley
Self
LeadLC
Lida Cardozo Kindersley
Self
RK
Roxanne Kindersley
Self
What People Are Saying
0.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ross Harrison's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Alphabeticians is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
