Turn Up The Sun
Synopsis
As he reunites with an ex-lover, an obsessive fan, a suspected muse, and the very essence of beauty and mortality, the weekend takes on a life of its own. With his enigmatic accomplice by his side, Thomas engages in a psychological game, hoping to spark a new wave of artistic brilliance and break free from his self-imposed constraints.
What unfolds is a tumultuous few days filled with chaos and revelation, ultimately capturing the essence of everything he fears and desires.
Official Selection Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2025
Details
- Year
- 2024
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 80 min
- Format
- 1:16:1
- Director
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Jamie Adams
- Producer
- Rebecca Miller, Cara Shine Ballarini, Shaun Sanghani
- Editor
- Matt Platts-Mills
- Screenwriter
- Jamie Adams
- Director of Photography
- Jan Vrhovnik
- Production Designer
- Ryan Thomas
- Composer
- John Rea
- Principal cast
- James McAvoy, Lucas Bravo, Aisling Franciosi, Almudena Amor, Leila Fazard
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Turn Up The Sun Limited
Belgrave House39-43 Monument Hill
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 8RN
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