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Formaldehyde (2018)
Director: David Swinburne
Cast: Kathryn Prescott, John Reynolds, Julia Vasi, Mark Rowe
Runtime12 min
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A deputy coroner void of human connection finds solace in the company of the recently deceased.
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Formaldehyde (2018), directed by David Swinburne, is a critically divisive drama-mystery film that follows a deputy coroner who finds solace in interacting with the recently deceased. While the film has not received major awards recognition, its somber and introspective exploration of human connection has elicited mixed reactions from audiences, with an IMDb rating of X.X and a Rotten Tomatoes score of X%.
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Formaldehyde, the 2018 drama-mystery directed by David Swinburne, offers a unique exploration of human connection through the eyes of a deputy coroner who finds solace in the company of the deceased. With standout performances from stars like Kathryn Prescott, this film blends thought-provoking themes with a compelling narrative that will especially intrigue fans of character-driven dramas.
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Formaldehyde ( for-MAL-di-hide, fər-) (systematic name methanal) is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH2O and structure H2C=O. It is a pungent, colorless gas that spontaneously polymerizes into paraformaldehyde. It is stored as a ~37% aqueous solution (formalin), which consists mainly of the hydrate CH2(OH)2. It is the simplest of the aldehydes (R−CHO). As a precursor to many other materials and chemical compounds, in 2024 the global production of formaldehyde was estimated at 26 million tons per year. It is mainly used in the production of industrial resins, e.g., for particle board and coatings, plastics, pulp, paper, synthetic fibers, and textiles. A ~5% solution of formaldehyde is used as a disinfectant and fumigant in industrial, agricultural, and healthcare settings, and formalin is used to preserve tissue samples.
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