Project Detail

Old Boys

Synopsis

In the school-set re-working of the classic 'Cyrano de Bergerac' story, an awkward but imaginative pupil helps the handsome but spectacularly dim school-hero pursue the fiery daughter of a visiting French teacher.
Directorial feature debut from Toby Macdonald, who previously delivered stand-out short films, including the BAFTA-nominated 'Je t’aime John Wayne' and 'Heavy Metal Drummer'.
Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018 - World premiere

Details

Year
2018
Type of film
Features
Running time
96 mins
Director
Toby MacDonald 1st Feature
Producer
Luke Morris
Executive Producer
Paul Ashton, Robin C. Fox, David Kosse, Sam Lavender, Natascha Wharton
Editor
Sam Sneade, Mark Trend
Screenwriter
Freddy Syborn, Luke Ponte
Director of Photography
Nanu Segal
Production Designer
Max Bellhouse
Composer
Andrew Hewitt
Principal cast
Alex Lawther, Pauline Etienne, Jonah Hauer-King, Denis Ménochet, Joshua McGuire

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

A Momac production developed with support from BFI Film Fund, Film4 and support from Creative England, Film i Väst with Plattform Produktion

Sales Company

WestEnd Films

Shepherds Building Central
Charecroft Way
London
W14 0EE

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