Showcase Spotlights Emerging British Talent
variety.comK.J. Yossman In the run-up to Cannes, the British Film Institute and the British Council held the Great8 showcase, which presented eight U.K.
films from emerging filmmakers. Here are the films selected:“Aftersun” (drama) Director/writer: Charlotte Wells Cast: Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio, Celia Rowlson-Hall Sales: Charades Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father 20 years earlier.
Memories real and imagined fill the gaps between miniDV footage as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn’t.“Birchanger Green” (sci-fi) Director/writer: Moin Hussain Cast: Faraz Ayub, Natalie Gavin, Claire Rushbrook, Simon Nagra Sales: Bankside Films Adam lives a solitary life.
Upon hearing that his estranged father has died, he finds himself in search of answers. Piecing together a complicated image of a man he never knew, Adam starts to become convinced he is descended from an alien race. “Blue Jean” (drama) Director/writer: Georgia Oakley Cast: Rosy McEwen, Kerrie Hayes, Lucy Halliday Sales: Film Constellation In an intolerant climate, Jean is forced to lead a double life.
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