My Friend Lanre
Synopsis
Lanre took the idea of immersive photography to another level, applying the method approach to his journalistic research. From homelessness to heroin addiction, even drug dealing, Lanre completely embodied his subject, becoming a character in his own story, often to his detriment. Together with his close friend, filmmaker Leo Regan, the pair have documented Lanre’s remarkable journey over thirty years.
My Friend Lanre follows Lanre as he faces his ultimate adventure, his own terminal illness. Unsurprisingly, he embraces the challenge with characteristic fearlessness, candour and humour. The documentary is deeply moving, funny and heart-breaking. A celebration of living and dying. A hymn to the soul.
Official Selection Sheffield DocFest 2023 - World premiere
Details
- Year
- 2023
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 84 min
- Format
- DCP
- Director
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Leo Regan
- Producer
- Mary Carson
- Executive Producer
- Michael Elliott, Shanida Scotland
- Editor
- Chloë Lambourne; Assistant Editor: Sakky Barnor
- Composer
- Miles Danso and The Afro Steppas Band Ft Bukky Leo
- Production Assistants
- Nabila Rouabah, Alfie Elms
- Head of Development EMU
- Laia Senserrich
- Post Production
- Roundtable Post
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Supported by the BFI Doc Society Fund, awarding National Lottery funding
EMU Films
Mary Carson25 Crescent
Salford
M5 4PF
Sales Company
EMU Films
Mary Carson25 Crescent
Salford
M5 4PF
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