Project Detail

Been So Long

Synopsis

A modern day romance set on the streets of Camden, London’s historical musical hotbed. Meet Simone, a dedicated single mother on an unlikely night on the town who is charmed by a handsome yet troubled stranger, unravelling old and new feelings.
An exploration of love, life and change, the film is a love letter to what defines London today.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2018 - Special Presentation - World premiere

Details

Year
2018
Type of film
Features
Running time
100 mins
Director
Tinge Krishnan
Producer
Amanda Jenks, Nadine Marsh-Edwards
Executive Producer
Lizzie Francke, Indira Guha, Jane Wright, Eva Yates
Editor
Peter Christelis
Screenwriter
Ché Walker (screenply, original play), Arthur Darvill (original play)
Director of Photography
Catherine Derry
Production Designer
Julian Nagel
Composer
Arthur Darvill, Christopher Nicholas Bangs
Principal cast
Michaela Coel, Arinzé Kene, Joe Dempsie, George MacKay, Ronke Adekoluejo, Ashley Thomas, Luke Norris, Rakie Ayola, Mya Lewis

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

A Greenacre Films production with support from BFI, Film4

Greenacre Films

85 Grays Inn Road
London
WC1X 8TX

Sales Company

Film Constellation

2nd Floor
11 - 13 Charlotte Street
London
W1T 1RH

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