Projects

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'Macbeth' is the story of a fearless warrior and inspiring leader brought low by ambition and desire. A thrilling interpretation of the dramatic realities of the times and a reimagining of what wartime must have been like for one of Shakespeare’s most famous and compelling characters, a story of all-consuming passion and ambition, set in a war torn Scottish landscape. Official Selection Cannes 2015 - In Competition

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Renowned photojournalist Jennifer Preston, investigates the aftermath of a freak explosion of unknown origin at the center of her hedonistic city. Known simply as ‘the Catastrophe’, this shocking tragedy has left behind a festering wound on the city’s psyche: a several square mile Quarantine Zone (known as the QZ) of evacuated buildings and abandoned streets. Nobody in nobody out! Jennifer begins to see strange ephemeral phantoms in her photographs. She soon becomes obsessed with the idea that a paranormal phenomenon has been unleashed.

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An animated feature about a group of strange individuals that embark on a voyage with the aim of capturing the Snark, regardless of the fact that none of them even know what it is, or how to catch it. Based on Lewis Carroll's poem 'The Hunting of the Snark'.

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In Khon Kaen a lonesome middle-aged housewife tends a soldier with sleeping sickness and falls into a hallucination that triggers strange dreams, phantoms, and romance. "I write this film as a rumination on Thailand, a feverish nation. It will be the first film that takes place entirely in my hometown, Khon Kaen. It’s also a very personal portrait of the places that have latched onto me like parasites - the elementary school, the hospital, the library, the lake. Like the sleepers in this film, I shun the malady of reality, and together we take refuge in dreams of forever." Apichatpong Weerasethakul Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2015 - Official Competition

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Follows the early years of two unknown 18 year old amateur boxers, Ronnie and Reggie Kray who quickly fought their way to becoming the most feared and respected villains in all of London. Told through the eyes of a close friend that survived them, their rise to infamy is chartered through drugs, sex and murder.

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VE Day, 1945. Across the world, people are celebrating the end of the war. London overflows with celebration and excess. Two teenage sisters are allowed out at night for the first time to join the party. They have an amazing adventure; it’s like a first date. Our two teenagers are Princess Margaret and the future queen of England, Elizabeth II. UK release May 2015

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Secret blood draws. Controversy. No diagnosis. No cure, leaving 20 million people to suffer with ME, a mysterious illness. This documentary investigates the debilitating condition of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ME (also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/CFS). Varied stories and revelations produce a story of intrigue, heartbreak and hope.

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Melvin, a reluctant American superhero, lives only for crime, women and drugs – until he realises that the only way he will ever get to see his estranged son is to go straight. But in a world where no-one understands Melvin’s condition, his incredible powers could ultimately be his demise.

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'Steve McQueen: The Man and Le Mans' By 1970, Steve McQueen ruled Hollywood. Hot off the back of classics like ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ and ‘Bullitt’ he could now make the movie that was his life’s passion: McQueen's experience on 'Le Mans' changed his life forever. Interweaving stunning newly discovered footage and voice recordings with original interviews, this is the true story of how one of cinema's legends would risk almost everything in pursuit of his dream. Cannes Film Festival 2015 - World premiere - Cannes Classics

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The turbulent history of 20th century Europe is inextricably interwoven with the lifestory of Juri Elperin, the awarded literary translator, who found homeland in language: Davos, Berlin, Paris, Moscow and again Berlin The Russian Revolution, the Republic of Weimar, Hitler, the Red Army, Stalin and the joy of life.

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When a terrorist escapes custody during a routine handover, Will Crombie must team with disgraced MI5 Intelligence Chief Harry Pearce to track him down before an imminent terrorist attack on London. UK release May 2015

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Jack arrives to Amsterdam to find his father and, through a momentary magical encounter, finds the secret weapon that could turn around his father’s ailing marijuana coffee shop. Combining classic fairytales with the wild world of Amsterdam, this riotous fantasy comedy is a coming of age story not for the faint hearted.