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Days of the Bagnold Summer

Synopsis

Sue works in a library. Daniel eats crisps and listens to Metallica. This was the summer Daniel was due to spend with his father and his father’s new wife in Florida. But when they cancel his trip at the last minute, Sue and Daniel suddenly face the prospect of six long weeks together. An epic war of wills ensues in the unassuming battleground of their suburban home as they each reckon with private tragedies – and pursue their personal passions. Adapted from the graphic novel by Joff Winterhart, Days of the Bagnold Summer is a tender, funny coming-of-age story, featuring original songs by the indie darlings Belle & Sebastian.
Official Selection Locarno Film Festival 2019 - World premiere
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2019 - Laugh Strand
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Details

Year
2019
Type of project
Features
Running time
86 mins
Director
Simon Bird 1st Feature
Producer
Matthew James Wilkinson
Co-Producer
Isabelle Georgeaux
Executive Producer
Will Clarke, Andy Mayson, Mike Runagall, Reinhard Besser, Walter Mair, James Atherton, Jan Pace, Phil Rymer, James Appleton, Pat Wintersgill
Editor
Ash White
Screenwriter
Lisa Owens (screenplay), Joff Winterhart (graphic novel)
Production Designer
Lucie Red
Composer
Soundtrack Score: Belle and Sebastian
Principal cast
Monica Dolan, Earl Cave, Rob Brydon, Alice Lowe, Tamsin Greig

Genre

Comedy Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

A Stigma Films production with support of Creative England, BFI

Stigma Films

Matthew James Wilkinson

Sales Company

Altitude Film Sales

34 Foubert’s Place
London
W1F 7PX

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