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The Selfish Giant

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7.3/10 • 226

2013-10-251h 31m

Drama

A hyperactive boy and his best friend, a slow-witted youth with an affinity for horses, start collecting scrap metal for a shady dealer.

Directors
Clio Barnard
Writters
Clio Barnard
Editors
Clio Barnard, Nick Fenton

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  1. Conner Chapman

    Conner Chapman

    Arbor

  2. Shaun Thomas

    Shaun Thomas

    Swifty

  3. Sean Gilder

    Sean Gilder

    Kitten

  4. Lorraine Ashbourne

    Lorraine Ashbourne

    Mary

  5. Ian Burfield

    Ian Burfield

    Mick Brazil

  6. Steve Evets

    Steve Evets

    Price Drop Swift

  7. Siobhan Finneran

    Siobhan Finneran

    Mrs. Swift

  8. Ralph Ineson

    Ralph Ineson

    Johnny Jones

  9. Rebecca Manley

    Rebecca Manley

    Michelle 'Shelly' Fenton

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r96sk

Jul 9, 2020

7/10

Very much enjoyed this, from a film point of view of course given the dark and saddening tone of the story. 'The Selfish Giant' is a gritty drama involving two kids who get mixed up in the wrong world. At the beginning I was worried it was going to turn into a cliché-filled, overly stereotypical tale of less well-off families. It does in small doses, but feels legitimate for the majority. Cast-wise it isn't amazing, though it's impossible not to give praise to youngsters Conner Chapman (Arbor) and Shaun Thomas (Swiftly) as they give very respectable performances, especially when taking into account the tricky nature of role and premise. Sean Gilder is good as Kitten, while some of the others are solid enough. It's both impactful and heartbreaking, especially across the third act. Recommended viewing.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
$12,189.00
Keywords
friendshiphorseattention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)yorkshirebased on short storywoman directorschool suspension