Project Detail

We Are The Freaks

Synopsis

Stars of This is England, Kill List, Skins and Fresh Meat bring a fresh and talented slant to the coming-of-age genre. England, 1990, and Thatcher has just resigned; meanwhile three friends embark on a night out, and like the characters in all good teen movies, their lives are changed forever. With a hilarious script, a knockout soundtrack and an excellent ensemble cast, this energetic comedy is refreshing, timely and guaranteed to make you laugh out loud (EIFF).

Details

Year
2013
Type of film
Features
Running time
80 mins
Director
Justin Edgar
Producer
Justin Edgar, Alex Usbourne
Editor
Philip Arkinstall
Screenwriter
Justin Edgar
Director of Photography
Felix Wiedemann
Production Designer
John Ellis
Sound
Vincent Watts
Music
Vincent Watts
Principal cast
Michael Smiley, Jamie Blackley, Sean Teale, Mike Bailey, Rosamund Hanson

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