Two for Joy
Synopsis
A portrait of modern Britain seen through the eyes of a family in crisis which shines a spotlight on issues affecting marginal communities, including young carers, mental illness and national identity.
Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018 - World premiere
Details
- Year
- 2018
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 84 mins
- Format
- Kodak 35mm film
- Director
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Tom Beard 1st Feature
- Producer
- Emma Comley, Sadie Frost, Andrew Green
- Executive Producer
- Andrew Green, Phil Hunt, Compton Ross
- Editor
- Izabella Curry
- Screenwriter
- Tom Beard
- Director of Photography
- Tim Sidell
- Production Designer
- Laura Ellis Cricks
- Principal cast
- Samantha Morton, Billie Piper, Daniel Mays, Emila Jones, Bella Ramsey, Badger Skelton
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
A Blonde to Black Pictures production with support from Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, White and Company, in collaboration with Kodak and Cinelab
Blonde to Black Pictures
Emma Comley55 Dean Street
London
W1D 6AF
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