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Pirates

Synopsis

New Year’s Eve 1999. Cappo, Two Tonne and Kid drive through London in their tiny Peugeot 205, pumping a live garage set from the stereo and arguing about their Avirex jackets and Naf Naf imports. As the eighteen-year-olds step into adulthood they know their lives and friendships are on the brink of change. Determined to end the century on a bang they drive from place to place in a desperate search for tickets for the best millennium party EVER. In their efforts to end up somewhere, they end up closer together.
A warm, dynamic and direct comedy. The first feature from UK actor, presenter and radio DJ Reggie Yates.
Official Selection SXSW Film Festival - World premiere

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Features
Director
Reggie Yates 1st Feature
Producer
Polly Leys, Kate Norrish, Jim Reeve
Executive Producer
Farhana Bhula,
Editor
Ash White
Screenwriter
Reggie Yates
Director of Photography
Rachel Clark
Production Designer
Francesca Massariol
Principal cast
Elliot Edusah, Jordan Peters, Reda Elazouar, Kassius Nelson, Youssef Kerkour

Genre

Comedy

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Developed with support from BBC Film, Hillbilly Films, BFI

Hillbilly Films

Polly Leys

BBC Film

BBC Broadcasting House
7th Floor, Zone A
Portland Place
London
W1A 1AA

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