The Last Picture Shop
Synopsis
Against the backdrop of gentrification and the cost-of-living crisis, the shop comes close to closure. Persuaded by his close filmmaker friend Liam, the two embark on an improbable mission: head to Hollywood, track down the high priest of celluloid, Quentin Tarantino, and ask his support to save this wonderful shop before it is lost forever.
Little goes to plan, with countless twists and setbacks, their friendship and even their love of cinema is tested, but only through their epic journey do they realise the answer to their quest lies closer to home. The documentary is a heartfelt homage to cinema, filled with humour and humanity.
Details
- Year
- 2027
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 104 mins
- Format
- 16mm and digital
- Director
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Liam Saint-Pierre 1st Feature
- Producer
- Nan Davies
- Executive Producer
- Orlando von Einseidel, Harri Grace, Emily Goldner
- Editor
- Adam Thomas
- Screenwriter
- Nan Davies
- Director of Photography
- Liam Saint-Pierre
- Principal cast
- Umit Mesut
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
One Wave Films
8 Gileston Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 9JSNan Davies
https://www.onewavefilms.co.uk/
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