BAFTA winner Adeel Akhtar (“Fool Me Once”), Tracey Ullman (“The Tracey Ullman Show”), Finn Bennett (“True Detective: Night Country”) and Luther Ford (“The Crown”) have joined the cast of Netflix spy series “Black Doves.”
The previously announced cast includes Keira Knightley (“Boston Strangler”) Ben Whishaw (“Passages”), Sarah Lancashire (“Happy Valley”), Andrew Buchan (“Carnival Row”), Andrew Koji (“Warrior”), Kathryn Hunter (“Andor”), Sam Troughton (“Chernobyl”), Ella Lily Hyland (“Fifteen Love”), Adam Silver (“The Diplomat”), Ken Nwosu (“Look the Other Way and Run”), Gabrielle Creevy (“In My Skin”) and Omari Douglas (“Rye Lane”).
The series is written and created by “The Lazarus Project” showrunner Joe Barton. Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, “Black Doves” follows Helen Webb (Knightley), a quick-witted, down to earth, dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy. For 10 years, she’s been passing on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organisation she works for: the Black Doves.
The previously announced cast includes Keira Knightley (“Boston Strangler”) Ben Whishaw (“Passages”), Sarah Lancashire (“Happy Valley”), Andrew Buchan (“Carnival Row”), Andrew Koji (“Warrior”), Kathryn Hunter (“Andor”), Sam Troughton (“Chernobyl”), Ella Lily Hyland (“Fifteen Love”), Adam Silver (“The Diplomat”), Ken Nwosu (“Look the Other Way and Run”), Gabrielle Creevy (“In My Skin”) and Omari Douglas (“Rye Lane”).
The series is written and created by “The Lazarus Project” showrunner Joe Barton. Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, “Black Doves” follows Helen Webb (Knightley), a quick-witted, down to earth, dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy. For 10 years, she’s been passing on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organisation she works for: the Black Doves.
- 3/22/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
‘Paddington’s’ Ben Whishaw and Sarah Lancashire have joined Keira Knightley on the cast for Netflix’s ‘Black Doves.’
The six-part series, which began filming in central London last week, will also star Andrew Buchan (Carnival Row), Andrew Koji (Warrior), Kathryn Hunter (Andor), Sam Troughton (Chernobyl, Mank), Ella Lily Hyland (Fifteen Love, Silent Roar), Adam Silver (The Diplomat, Masters of The Air, Eric), Ken Nwosu (Look the Other Way and Run) and Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin).
Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, the series is said to be a sharp, action-filled and heartfelt story of friendship and sacrifice.
It follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley), a quick-witted, down-to-earth dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy. For 10 years, she’s been passing on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organisation she works for: the Black Doves. When her secret lover Jason is assassinated, her spymaster, the enigmatic...
The six-part series, which began filming in central London last week, will also star Andrew Buchan (Carnival Row), Andrew Koji (Warrior), Kathryn Hunter (Andor), Sam Troughton (Chernobyl, Mank), Ella Lily Hyland (Fifteen Love, Silent Roar), Adam Silver (The Diplomat, Masters of The Air, Eric), Ken Nwosu (Look the Other Way and Run) and Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin).
Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, the series is said to be a sharp, action-filled and heartfelt story of friendship and sacrifice.
It follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley), a quick-witted, down-to-earth dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy. For 10 years, she’s been passing on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organisation she works for: the Black Doves. When her secret lover Jason is assassinated, her spymaster, the enigmatic...
- 10/26/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The crime thriller sees Knightley star as a spy whose lover is mysteriously killed
Sister and Noisy Bear have started shooting crime thriller series Black Doves starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw in the UK for Netflix.
Knightley, who also has a producer credit, stars as a spy and wife to a politician whose secret lover is mysteriously killed. Sarah Lancashire co-stars with Andrew Buchan, Omari Douglas, Andrew Koji, Kathryn Hunter, Sam Troughton and recent alumnus of Screen Rising Star Ireland, Ella Lily Hyland.
Screen understands the cast are all contracted under Equity, the UK actors’ union.
Black Doves has...
Sister and Noisy Bear have started shooting crime thriller series Black Doves starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw in the UK for Netflix.
Knightley, who also has a producer credit, stars as a spy and wife to a politician whose secret lover is mysteriously killed. Sarah Lancashire co-stars with Andrew Buchan, Omari Douglas, Andrew Koji, Kathryn Hunter, Sam Troughton and recent alumnus of Screen Rising Star Ireland, Ella Lily Hyland.
Screen understands the cast are all contracted under Equity, the UK actors’ union.
Black Doves has...
- 10/26/2023
- by Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
Ben Whishaw (“Paddington”) and “Happy Valley’s” Sarah Lancashire are set to join Keira Knightley in Netflix’s upcoming spy series “Black Doves,” Variety can exclusively confirm.
More details about the series, which was written and created by “The Lazarus Project” showrunner Joe Barton, have also emerged.
A story of friendship and sacrifice, “Black Doves” is set during Christmastime in London. It revolves around Helen Webb (Knightley), a politician’s wife, doting mother — and professional spy. For years, Helen has been passing on her husband’s secrets to the Black Doves, the shadowy organization for whom she works. But when her lover Jason is assassinated, Helen’s life is turned upside down and only her old friend Sam Young (Whishaw) can keep her safe.
Helen and Sam set out to discover who killed Jason and why. But Sam, a suave, champagne-drinking assassin, also has problems of his own. Out of...
More details about the series, which was written and created by “The Lazarus Project” showrunner Joe Barton, have also emerged.
A story of friendship and sacrifice, “Black Doves” is set during Christmastime in London. It revolves around Helen Webb (Knightley), a politician’s wife, doting mother — and professional spy. For years, Helen has been passing on her husband’s secrets to the Black Doves, the shadowy organization for whom she works. But when her lover Jason is assassinated, Helen’s life is turned upside down and only her old friend Sam Young (Whishaw) can keep her safe.
Helen and Sam set out to discover who killed Jason and why. But Sam, a suave, champagne-drinking assassin, also has problems of his own. Out of...
- 10/25/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
The compact programme saw 71% of screenings sell out.
Edinburgh International Film Festival (Eiff) has wrapped its six-day 2023 edition with over 10,000 in-person attendees, and 71% of cinema screenings sold out.
A total of 10,277 guests attended the festival between August 18-23, with an overall cinema occupancy of 82%.
The festival played 75 cinema screenings, 10 outdoor screenings and five discussion events, in a compact programme concentrated on deeper engagement.
The programme included 24 feature films, five retrospective titles, and five short film selections; with seven further features played on an outdoor screening weekend.
More than 75 guests attended the festival to present their films, including directors Hope Dickson Leach,...
Edinburgh International Film Festival (Eiff) has wrapped its six-day 2023 edition with over 10,000 in-person attendees, and 71% of cinema screenings sold out.
A total of 10,277 guests attended the festival between August 18-23, with an overall cinema occupancy of 82%.
The festival played 75 cinema screenings, 10 outdoor screenings and five discussion events, in a compact programme concentrated on deeper engagement.
The programme included 24 feature films, five retrospective titles, and five short film selections; with seven further features played on an outdoor screening weekend.
More than 75 guests attended the festival to present their films, including directors Hope Dickson Leach,...
- 8/24/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
The compact programme saw 71% of screenings sell out.
Edinburgh International Film Festival (Eiff) has wrapped its six-day 2023 edition with over 10,000 in-person attendees, and 71% of cinema screenings sold out.
A total of 10,277 guests attended the festival between August 18-23, with an overall cinema occupancy of 82%.
The festival played 75 cinema screenings, 10 outdoor screenings and five discussion events, in a compact programme concentrated on deeper engagement.
The programme included 24 feature films, five retrospective titles, and five short film selections; with seven further features played on an outdoor screening weekend.
More than 75 guests attended the festival to present their films, including directors Hope Dickson Leach,...
Edinburgh International Film Festival (Eiff) has wrapped its six-day 2023 edition with over 10,000 in-person attendees, and 71% of cinema screenings sold out.
A total of 10,277 guests attended the festival between August 18-23, with an overall cinema occupancy of 82%.
The festival played 75 cinema screenings, 10 outdoor screenings and five discussion events, in a compact programme concentrated on deeper engagement.
The programme included 24 feature films, five retrospective titles, and five short film selections; with seven further features played on an outdoor screening weekend.
More than 75 guests attended the festival to present their films, including directors Hope Dickson Leach,...
- 8/24/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Scotland-based producer Chris Young opened Edinburgh film festival with Johnny Barrington’s ‘Silent Roar.’
Chris Young, the Scotland-based producer of The Inbetweeners, is now planning an ambitious feature film about Rose Reilly, famed Scottish footballer.
The Life Of Reilly is written by Edinburgh playwright and former journalist Lorna Martin, and Young is on the hunt for a director.
The UK’s Entertainment Film Distribution will be a partner on the film, and Young expects to also add an Italian partner.
“It’s an incredible story. She is the greatest Scottish footballer ever,” Young says. “She was banned from playing professional...
Chris Young, the Scotland-based producer of The Inbetweeners, is now planning an ambitious feature film about Rose Reilly, famed Scottish footballer.
The Life Of Reilly is written by Edinburgh playwright and former journalist Lorna Martin, and Young is on the hunt for a director.
The UK’s Entertainment Film Distribution will be a partner on the film, and Young expects to also add an Italian partner.
“It’s an incredible story. She is the greatest Scottish footballer ever,” Young says. “She was banned from playing professional...
- 8/21/2023
- by Wendy Mitchell
- ScreenDaily
This sweet funny feature debut from Johnny Barrington set on the Isle of Lewis with shades of Bill Forsyth has been chosen to open the Edinburgh film festival
Skye-born film-maker Johnny Barrington got a Bafta nomination in 2013 for his short film Tumult and now he opens the Edinburgh film festival with his feature debut: a whimsical coming-of-age drama with a touch of Bill Forsyth, set on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. It is a beautiful, remote landscape whose sweeping emptiness is interestingly used by Barrington and his director of photography Ruben Woodin Dechamps as a blank canvas for gentle flights of fancy.
The result is a likeable, sweet-natured and often funny film, though straying a bit close to away-with-the-fairies tweeness and a bit uncertain on the subject of whether organised religion is bad or not. Louis McCartney and Ella Lily Hyland give very intelligent and sympathetic performances as Dondo and Sas,...
Skye-born film-maker Johnny Barrington got a Bafta nomination in 2013 for his short film Tumult and now he opens the Edinburgh film festival with his feature debut: a whimsical coming-of-age drama with a touch of Bill Forsyth, set on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. It is a beautiful, remote landscape whose sweeping emptiness is interestingly used by Barrington and his director of photography Ruben Woodin Dechamps as a blank canvas for gentle flights of fancy.
The result is a likeable, sweet-natured and often funny film, though straying a bit close to away-with-the-fairies tweeness and a bit uncertain on the subject of whether organised religion is bad or not. Louis McCartney and Ella Lily Hyland give very intelligent and sympathetic performances as Dondo and Sas,...
- 8/18/2023
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Dondo’s dad is dead. That’s one of the first things we learn in writer-director Johnny Barrington’s spry, offbeat debut feature “Silent Roar” — this year’s Edinburgh fest opener. This information is delivered by Paddy the Priest, a preacher with shrewd eyes and wild hair. Standing on the doorstep, addressing an audience of the late fisherman’s widow and teenage son, Paddy intones, “It must be coming up a year now since he was taken by the waves. Fishing on the Sabbath as he was, I hear.” Technically, Dondo’s dad is missing at sea, but despite the atmosphere of religious conviction that hangs over this small Scottish island community, nobody has much faith in the possibility of his survival.
Dondo, however, is a dreamer. His father’s fate hasn’t quenched his thirst for the ocean. A keen surfer with a light and likeable optimism about him,...
Dondo, however, is a dreamer. His father’s fate hasn’t quenched his thirst for the ocean. A keen surfer with a light and likeable optimism about him,...
- 8/18/2023
- by Catherine Bray
- Variety Film + TV
As both the feature debut of short director Johnny Barrington, and the opening night premiere for the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Silent Roar certainly has a lot to live up to. With it, the short film director, recently named one of Scotland’s ‘Rising Stars’ in 2022, has an opportunity to establish his talents before a much wider film community. While the recently revived Eiff clearly selected the Hebrides-set film to demonstrate its value as a venue for displaying and elevating home-grown talent. Fortunately displaying the natural appeal of Scotland and its many talented artists is one of the things Silent Roar does well.
Set on Scotland’s rugged Western Isles the film follows Dondo (newcomer Lewis McCartney) a young surfer visibly still traumatised one year on from the disappearance of his father at sea. Dondo flirts with religion as a coping mechanism when the new Parish priest (Mark Lockyer) reopens the dilapidated local church.
Set on Scotland’s rugged Western Isles the film follows Dondo (newcomer Lewis McCartney) a young surfer visibly still traumatised one year on from the disappearance of his father at sea. Dondo flirts with religion as a coping mechanism when the new Parish priest (Mark Lockyer) reopens the dilapidated local church.
- 8/18/2023
- by Liam Macleod
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The event is partnership with BBC Film, BBC Scotland and Mg Alba.
Edinburgh International Film Festival (Eiff) is inviting previous festival alumni to join a special Talent Assemble event, to celebrate the festival’s community of filmmaking talent.
The festival is running as a streamlined edition this year as part of the Edinburgh International Festival, from August 18 to 23. While there is no formal industry strand this edition, Talent Assemble will take place on Saturday, August 19 as a way of bringing together Eiff’s filmmakers and the wider industry.
“This year’s edition is specifically to try to make sure people reconnect to the festival.
Edinburgh International Film Festival (Eiff) is inviting previous festival alumni to join a special Talent Assemble event, to celebrate the festival’s community of filmmaking talent.
The festival is running as a streamlined edition this year as part of the Edinburgh International Festival, from August 18 to 23. While there is no formal industry strand this edition, Talent Assemble will take place on Saturday, August 19 as a way of bringing together Eiff’s filmmakers and the wider industry.
“This year’s edition is specifically to try to make sure people reconnect to the festival.
- 8/2/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
To celebrate the release of Fifteen-Love, the new drama series streaming on Amazon Prime, we had the pleasure of chatting to the cast of the show that’s set to put the tension in tennis.
The series follows former tennis prodigy, Justine Pearce (Ella Lily-Hyland), who five years after her sudden and early retirement makes explosive allegations against her former coach, Glenn Lapthorn (Aidan Turner). It’s a gripping exploration of trust, power and obsession within the world of elite tennis.
First, we chat to Aiden Turner and Ella Lily-Hyland about the lure of the series, the relationship between their characters and the initial starting point for them, the difficulties of bringing sport to the screen, and why the show will be the audience’s latest binge-watch. Next, we chat with Jess Darrow, Harmony Rose Bremner & Tom Varey about their roles in the show, whether they knew how it would all end,...
The series follows former tennis prodigy, Justine Pearce (Ella Lily-Hyland), who five years after her sudden and early retirement makes explosive allegations against her former coach, Glenn Lapthorn (Aidan Turner). It’s a gripping exploration of trust, power and obsession within the world of elite tennis.
First, we chat to Aiden Turner and Ella Lily-Hyland about the lure of the series, the relationship between their characters and the initial starting point for them, the difficulties of bringing sport to the screen, and why the show will be the audience’s latest binge-watch. Next, we chat with Jess Darrow, Harmony Rose Bremner & Tom Varey about their roles in the show, whether they knew how it would all end,...
- 7/23/2023
- by Scott Davis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Warning: contains spoilers for the Fifteen-Love finale and details of sexual assault.
Tennis abuse scandal drama Fifteen-Love does a few things very well. One is casting newcomer Ella Lily Hyland as Justine, a lead role which will hopefully be the first of many. (Remember 21-year-old Emily Blunt burning like a sun in 2004’s My Summer of Love? Hyland’s in that league. Productions should be falling over themselves to hire her after this.)
The second coup was casting Aidan Turner as Glenn, the tennis coach Justine accuses of historical sexual abuse. Professionally handsome Turner is a world away from the popularly held image of a pervy old man, and a plausible object of lust for the young Justine and others. When Glenn dismisses Justine’s claims as a bitter grudge resulting from professional frustration and youthful infatuation, you could well believe it. A cocky 16-year-old like Justine might well fantasise over this attractive,...
Tennis abuse scandal drama Fifteen-Love does a few things very well. One is casting newcomer Ella Lily Hyland as Justine, a lead role which will hopefully be the first of many. (Remember 21-year-old Emily Blunt burning like a sun in 2004’s My Summer of Love? Hyland’s in that league. Productions should be falling over themselves to hire her after this.)
The second coup was casting Aidan Turner as Glenn, the tennis coach Justine accuses of historical sexual abuse. Professionally handsome Turner is a world away from the popularly held image of a pervy old man, and a plausible object of lust for the young Justine and others. When Glenn dismisses Justine’s claims as a bitter grudge resulting from professional frustration and youthful infatuation, you could well believe it. A cocky 16-year-old like Justine might well fantasise over this attractive,...
- 7/23/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Prime Video is serving up drama this week when the new British series “Fifteen-Love” makes its debut on the streamer. Starring Ella Lily Hyland and Aidan Turner, the six-parter follows former tennis prodigy Justine Pearce who makes an allegation against her former coach five years after an injury puts a stop to her career. All six episodes of “Fifteen-Love” will premiere on Prime Video globally on Friday, July 21. You can watch Fifteen-Love: Season 1 with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video.
How to Watch ‘Fifteen-Love’ Series Premiere When: Friday, July 21, 2023 Where: Amazon Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial$8.99 / month amazon.com About ‘Fifteen-Love’ Series Premiere
The new drama portrays Justine Pearce, a one-time former rising tennis star whose sudden success at 17 took her and her coach, Glenn Lapthorn, to the quarterfinals ofthe French Open.
Now, five years after an...
How to Watch ‘Fifteen-Love’ Series Premiere When: Friday, July 21, 2023 Where: Amazon Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial$8.99 / month amazon.com About ‘Fifteen-Love’ Series Premiere
The new drama portrays Justine Pearce, a one-time former rising tennis star whose sudden success at 17 took her and her coach, Glenn Lapthorn, to the quarterfinals ofthe French Open.
Now, five years after an...
- 7/21/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Tennis star Justine Pearce and elite coach Glenn Lapthorn, the lead characters in new Prime Video series Fifteen-Love, are works of fiction. Their story is not. After decades of silence and whispers, allegations of predatory sexual behaviour and abuse perpetrated by tennis coaches on young players are finally being voiced, and the consequences finally being felt.
In the new British TV drama, 24-year-old newcomer Ella Lily Hyland is outstanding as Justine, a physiotherapist whose promising tennis career ended at age 17, following an injury. 40-year-old Aidan Turner plays her former private coach Glenn, a married father of two whom Justine reports to the police for multiple counts of historical sexual assault. Glenn denies any wrongdoing, calling Justine a fantasist harbouring a bitter grudge. What really happened in the run-up to the 2018 French Open tournament unspools over six tense episodes.
While Fifteen-Love takes care not to pin itself to a single real-world parallel,...
In the new British TV drama, 24-year-old newcomer Ella Lily Hyland is outstanding as Justine, a physiotherapist whose promising tennis career ended at age 17, following an injury. 40-year-old Aidan Turner plays her former private coach Glenn, a married father of two whom Justine reports to the police for multiple counts of historical sexual assault. Glenn denies any wrongdoing, calling Justine a fantasist harbouring a bitter grudge. What really happened in the run-up to the 2018 French Open tournament unspools over six tense episodes.
While Fifteen-Love takes care not to pin itself to a single real-world parallel,...
- 7/21/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Christian Petzold’s Afire and Celine Song’s Past Lives are among the titles set to screen at this year’s scaled-down Edinburgh International Film Festival (Aug 18-23), which is being mounted as part of Edinburgh’s wider cultural Festival.
The full programme announced includes 24 feature films, five retrospective titles, and a five pic short film programme. Five feature films will be presented as World Premieres, including the opening film Silent Roar. The festival closes with British Iranian filmmaker Babak Jalali’s well-received Sundance pic Fremont.
The festival also today announced its new venue partners. Vue Edinburgh Omni and Everyman Edinburgh at the St James Quarter will host indoor festival screenings while the Old College Quad at the University of Edinburgh will be the site for a weekend of outdoor screenings titled Cinema Under the Stars.
Edinburgh had previously been based out of the Edinburgh Filmhouse cinema, which was sold...
The full programme announced includes 24 feature films, five retrospective titles, and a five pic short film programme. Five feature films will be presented as World Premieres, including the opening film Silent Roar. The festival closes with British Iranian filmmaker Babak Jalali’s well-received Sundance pic Fremont.
The festival also today announced its new venue partners. Vue Edinburgh Omni and Everyman Edinburgh at the St James Quarter will host indoor festival screenings while the Old College Quad at the University of Edinburgh will be the site for a weekend of outdoor screenings titled Cinema Under the Stars.
Edinburgh had previously been based out of the Edinburgh Filmhouse cinema, which was sold...
- 7/6/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
"All it takes is one person to believe her." Amazon has unveiled a first look trailer for a new British crime drama series titled Fifteen-Love, without a streaming date announced yet. This seems to be a response to Luca Guadagnino's Challengers, which just got its own trailer yesterday, another romantic drama involving a young woman who's a tennis prodigy. Is this meant to be counter-programming? Or just another tennis-based story? Set in the world of elite tennis, the drama portrays Justine as a one-time rising star whose sudden success at 17 took her and her coach Glenn Lapthorn to the quarterfinals of the French Open. The former tennis prodigy makes an allegation against her former coach five years after an injury puts a stop to her career. Ella Lily Hyland stars as Justine, with Aidan Turner as her coach, plus Anna Chancellor, Jessica Darrow, Tom Varey, Lorenzo Richelmy, Manon Azem,...
- 6/21/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Debut feature Silent Roar, ‘a teenage tale of surfing, sex and hellfire’ takes the gala slot, marking a remarkable turnaround for the festival which appeared doomed to closure last October
The Edinburgh international film festival has announced the opening film for its 2023 edition, months after the shock news that the long-running event’s existence was in doubt after its organisers, Centre for the Moving Image (Cmi), shut down abruptly in October and called in administrators.
The festival’s high-profile opening gala slot has been handed to Silent Roar, the debut feature from director Johnny Barrington, produced by The Inbetweeners Movie’s Christopher Young. Described by the festival as “a teenage tale of surfing, sex and hellfire”, Silent Roar was filmed on the remote community of Uig, on Lewis in Scotland’s Western Isles and stars Louis McCartney and Ella Lily Hyland.
The Edinburgh international film festival has announced the opening film for its 2023 edition, months after the shock news that the long-running event’s existence was in doubt after its organisers, Centre for the Moving Image (Cmi), shut down abruptly in October and called in administrators.
The festival’s high-profile opening gala slot has been handed to Silent Roar, the debut feature from director Johnny Barrington, produced by The Inbetweeners Movie’s Christopher Young. Described by the festival as “a teenage tale of surfing, sex and hellfire”, Silent Roar was filmed on the remote community of Uig, on Lewis in Scotland’s Western Isles and stars Louis McCartney and Ella Lily Hyland.
- 6/14/2023
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
Louis McCartney and Ella Lily Hyland in Silent Roar Photo: Ali Tollervey The world premiere of Scottish film Silent Roar will open the Edinburgh International Film Festival on August 18.
Johnny Barrington's debut feature stars newcomer Louis McCartney as Dondo, a young surfer struggling to accept his father’s recent disappearance at sea. Caught up in grief, he is brought to his senses by rebellious crush Sas. But when an oddly-behaved new minister arrives on the island, Dondo begins to have cosmic visions.
The film was shot on the Outer Hebrides by Barrington, whose previous work includes BAFTA-nominated short film Tumult.
This year's festival is returning under the umbrella of Edinburgh International Festival for this year after its parent company the Centre for the Moving Image went into administration last October.
Barrington said: “I’m delighted for Silent Roar to have its world premiere at Eiff, and start its life...
Johnny Barrington's debut feature stars newcomer Louis McCartney as Dondo, a young surfer struggling to accept his father’s recent disappearance at sea. Caught up in grief, he is brought to his senses by rebellious crush Sas. But when an oddly-behaved new minister arrives on the island, Dondo begins to have cosmic visions.
The film was shot on the Outer Hebrides by Barrington, whose previous work includes BAFTA-nominated short film Tumult.
This year's festival is returning under the umbrella of Edinburgh International Festival for this year after its parent company the Centre for the Moving Image went into administration last October.
Barrington said: “I’m delighted for Silent Roar to have its world premiere at Eiff, and start its life...
- 6/14/2023
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Festival
The world premiere of Scottish writer-director Johnny Barrington‘s debut feature “Silent Roar” will open the 2023 Edinburgh International Film Festival on Aug. 18. Billed as a “teenage tale of surfing, sex and hellfire” set in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, the film stars emerging actor Louis McCartney as Dondo, a young surfer struggling to accept his father’s recent disappearance at sea. Caught up in grief, he is brought to his senses by rebellious crush Sas (Ella Lily Hyland), a high achiever who dreams of escaping the island. When an oddly-behaved new minister arrives on the island, Dondo begins to have cosmic visions.
The film is produced by Scottish producer Chris Young (“The Inbetweeners Movie”) and was made with the participation of Screen Scotland, BBC Films and BFI. MK2 Films is handling sales.
The festival is returning for its 76th edition following financial difficulties. Last October it was revealed the Centre...
The world premiere of Scottish writer-director Johnny Barrington‘s debut feature “Silent Roar” will open the 2023 Edinburgh International Film Festival on Aug. 18. Billed as a “teenage tale of surfing, sex and hellfire” set in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, the film stars emerging actor Louis McCartney as Dondo, a young surfer struggling to accept his father’s recent disappearance at sea. Caught up in grief, he is brought to his senses by rebellious crush Sas (Ella Lily Hyland), a high achiever who dreams of escaping the island. When an oddly-behaved new minister arrives on the island, Dondo begins to have cosmic visions.
The film is produced by Scottish producer Chris Young (“The Inbetweeners Movie”) and was made with the participation of Screen Scotland, BBC Films and BFI. MK2 Films is handling sales.
The festival is returning for its 76th edition following financial difficulties. Last October it was revealed the Centre...
- 6/14/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
This year’s scaled-down, “special one-year iteration” of the Edinburgh International Film Festival (Eiff) will open on August 18 with the world premiere of Silent Roar, the debut feature from Scottish writer and director Johnny Barrington.
Billed as a “teenage tale of surfing, sex, and hellfire,” the pic is set in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides and stars newcomer Louis McCartney as Dondo, a young surfer struggling to accept his father’s recent disappearance at sea. Caught up in grief, he is brought to his senses by his rebellious crush Sas, a high achiever who dreams of escaping the island. When an oddly-behaved new minister arrives on the island, Dondo begins to have cosmic visions.
Pic was shot in the surroundings of Uig, on the Isle of Lewis, and draws inspiration from Barrington’s teenage years on the Isle of Skye. Chris Young (The Inbetweeners Movie) produced the film, with Screen Scotland,...
Billed as a “teenage tale of surfing, sex, and hellfire,” the pic is set in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides and stars newcomer Louis McCartney as Dondo, a young surfer struggling to accept his father’s recent disappearance at sea. Caught up in grief, he is brought to his senses by his rebellious crush Sas, a high achiever who dreams of escaping the island. When an oddly-behaved new minister arrives on the island, Dondo begins to have cosmic visions.
Pic was shot in the surroundings of Uig, on the Isle of Lewis, and draws inspiration from Barrington’s teenage years on the Isle of Skye. Chris Young (The Inbetweeners Movie) produced the film, with Screen Scotland,...
- 6/14/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Film is the debut feature of Screen’s Rising Star Scotland Johnny Barrington.
Edinburgh International Film Festival will open with the world premiere of Scotland-shot drama Silent Roar, the debut feature from Screen Rising Star Scotland Johnny Barrington.
Set on Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, the film follows a young surfer grieving the loss of his father and stars Louis McCartney with fellow Screen Rising Star Ella Lily Hyland.
The Eiff is returning for a one-off edition hosted by the Edinburgh International Festival, after the festival’s parent charity, the Centre for the Moving Image (Cmi), went into administration in October.
Edinburgh International Film Festival will open with the world premiere of Scotland-shot drama Silent Roar, the debut feature from Screen Rising Star Scotland Johnny Barrington.
Set on Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, the film follows a young surfer grieving the loss of his father and stars Louis McCartney with fellow Screen Rising Star Ella Lily Hyland.
The Eiff is returning for a one-off edition hosted by the Edinburgh International Festival, after the festival’s parent charity, the Centre for the Moving Image (Cmi), went into administration in October.
- 6/13/2023
- by Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
Film is the debut feature of Screen’s Rising Star Scotland Johnny Barrington.
Edinburgh International Film Festival will open with the world premiere of Scotland-shot drama Silent Roar, the debut feature from Screen Rising Star Scotland Johnny Barrington.
Set on Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, the film follows a young surfer grieving the loss of his father and stars Louis McCartney with fellow Screen Rising Star Ella Lily Hyland.
The Eiff is returning for a one-off edition hosted by the Edinburgh International Festival, after the festival’s parent charity, the Centre for the Moving Image (Cmi), went into administration in October.
Edinburgh International Film Festival will open with the world premiere of Scotland-shot drama Silent Roar, the debut feature from Screen Rising Star Scotland Johnny Barrington.
Set on Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, the film follows a young surfer grieving the loss of his father and stars Louis McCartney with fellow Screen Rising Star Ella Lily Hyland.
The Eiff is returning for a one-off edition hosted by the Edinburgh International Festival, after the festival’s parent charity, the Centre for the Moving Image (Cmi), went into administration in October.
- 6/13/2023
- by Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
The 2023 London Screenings, which unfold Feb. 27 to March 3, take place in an increasingly crowded international TV calendar. The event kicks off just days after the Berlinale Series Market, overlaps with the BBC Studios Showcase and precedes Series Mania and MipTV.
The week-long showcase has established itself as a key place to acquire the best of British and international programming. All major global TV distributors, spanning 26 companies, have a plethora of content to offer across genres and formats, and a series of screenings, meetings and events have been lined up.
To help you cut through the slates, Variety has surveyed the goods from key international distributors. Here are our picks of 15 shows that will whet buyers’ appetites.
A Body That Works
(Keshet International)
“A Body That Works”
An intense triangle involving love, jealousy, desire and selflessness sees a childless couple enlist the help of a surrogate to conceive. At the heart...
The week-long showcase has established itself as a key place to acquire the best of British and international programming. All major global TV distributors, spanning 26 companies, have a plethora of content to offer across genres and formats, and a series of screenings, meetings and events have been lined up.
To help you cut through the slates, Variety has surveyed the goods from key international distributors. Here are our picks of 15 shows that will whet buyers’ appetites.
A Body That Works
(Keshet International)
“A Body That Works”
An intense triangle involving love, jealousy, desire and selflessness sees a childless couple enlist the help of a surrogate to conceive. At the heart...
- 2/24/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
10 up-and-coming actors, directors, producers and writers who are on the verge of their major professional breakthrough have been selected.
Screen International, in association with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, has revealed the filmmakers and actors selected for the first-ever Rising Stars Ireland talent spotlight.
10 up-and-coming actors, directors, producers and writers who are on the verge of their major professional breakthrough have been selected. Those chosen are all either Irish nationals and/or based full-time on the Island of Ireland.
Rising Stars Ireland is a joint initiative from Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and Screen International, and is an offshoot of Screen’s...
Screen International, in association with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, has revealed the filmmakers and actors selected for the first-ever Rising Stars Ireland talent spotlight.
10 up-and-coming actors, directors, producers and writers who are on the verge of their major professional breakthrough have been selected. Those chosen are all either Irish nationals and/or based full-time on the Island of Ireland.
Rising Stars Ireland is a joint initiative from Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and Screen International, and is an offshoot of Screen’s...
- 2/15/2023
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Poldark‘s Aidan Turner is hitting the tennis courts for his next role as the actor is set to costar in Prime Video‘s upcoming U.K. drama Fifteen-Love. Created by Hania Elkington, Fifteen-Love tells the fictional story of Justine Pearce (Ella Lily Hyland), an up-and-coming sports prodigy who shoots to stardom in the world of Grand Slam Tennis. She’s aided by her coach Glenn Lapthorn (Turner), with whom she has a distinctive rapport. Their team-up brought Justine to the French Open, but when an injury cuts Justine’s dream short, she ends her professional career. Exploring Justine’s story five years into the future, she’s now 22 and has a new life as a therapist at her old tennis academy. When she makes an explosive allegation against her former coach, everyone has to reconsider the nature of Justine and Glenn’s past success. Hania Elkington (Credit: Ian...
- 8/4/2022
- TV Insider
“Poldark’s” Aidan Turner will star as a maverick coach guiding an up-and-coming tennis player (Ella Lily Hyland) to stardom in Amazon Prime Video’s new U.K. drama “Fifteen-Love.”
Created by Hania Elkington, “Fifteen-Love” explores the fictional story of Justine Pearce (Hyland), a young sports prodigy, who enjoyed a meteoric rise in the world of Grand Slam Tennis, aided by her coach Glenn Lapthorn (Turner), with whom she shared an intense rapport.
Together they reached the semi-final of the French Open but Justine’s dream was cut brutally short by a devastating injury and the end of her professional career. Five years on, now aged 22, Justine has a new life as a therapist at her old tennis academy Longwood, but when she makes an explosive allegation against her former coach, everyone is forced to reconsider what they thought they knew about Justine and Glenn’s past success.
Alongside Turner and Hyland,...
Created by Hania Elkington, “Fifteen-Love” explores the fictional story of Justine Pearce (Hyland), a young sports prodigy, who enjoyed a meteoric rise in the world of Grand Slam Tennis, aided by her coach Glenn Lapthorn (Turner), with whom she shared an intense rapport.
Together they reached the semi-final of the French Open but Justine’s dream was cut brutally short by a devastating injury and the end of her professional career. Five years on, now aged 22, Justine has a new life as a therapist at her old tennis academy Longwood, but when she makes an explosive allegation against her former coach, everyone is forced to reconsider what they thought they knew about Justine and Glenn’s past success.
Alongside Turner and Hyland,...
- 8/4/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Emerging star Chinenye Ezeudu has joined the cast of Young Films’ “Silent Roar,” alongside Louis McCartney (“Grounding”), Ella Lily Hyland (“Intruder”) and Mark Lockyer (“Holby City”).
The film, a contemporary tale of adolescence and surfing set on a Scottish Hebridean island, is being produced by Chris Young (“”The Inbetweeners Movie”) and is written and directed by BAFTA nominated Johnny Barrington. “Silent Roar” is shooting in the community of Uig on the Isle of Lewis and is produced by Young Films with funding from BBC Film, BFI and Screen Scotland.
‘I’m really excited to be joining ‘Silent Roar’ and can’t wait to work alongside Ella, Louis and Mark,” Ezeudu told Variety. “Johnny has written an excellent script with a really unique take on the adolescent experience and it’s a treat to film in beautiful Scotland.”
Ezeudu is best known for her role as Vivienne “Viv” Odesanya’ in Netflix’s hit series “Sex Education,...
The film, a contemporary tale of adolescence and surfing set on a Scottish Hebridean island, is being produced by Chris Young (“”The Inbetweeners Movie”) and is written and directed by BAFTA nominated Johnny Barrington. “Silent Roar” is shooting in the community of Uig on the Isle of Lewis and is produced by Young Films with funding from BBC Film, BFI and Screen Scotland.
‘I’m really excited to be joining ‘Silent Roar’ and can’t wait to work alongside Ella, Louis and Mark,” Ezeudu told Variety. “Johnny has written an excellent script with a really unique take on the adolescent experience and it’s a treat to film in beautiful Scotland.”
Ezeudu is best known for her role as Vivienne “Viv” Odesanya’ in Netflix’s hit series “Sex Education,...
- 9/9/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Drama backed by BBC FIlm, BFI and Screen Scotland.
UK filmmaker Johnny Barrington’s directorial debut Silent Roar will start shooting on the Isle of Lewis on September 6, produced by The Inbetweeners Movie’s Chris Young, and with backing from BBC Film, BFI and Screen Scotland.
Silent Roar is the story of a young surfer dealing with the grief of his father’s death and stars newcomers Louis McCartney and Ella Lily Hyland.
Young, best known for The InBetweeners Movie, also produced Barrington’s Bafta-nominated short Tumult and runs the talent development scheme Young Films Foundation on Barrington’s native Isle of Skye in Scotland.
UK filmmaker Johnny Barrington’s directorial debut Silent Roar will start shooting on the Isle of Lewis on September 6, produced by The Inbetweeners Movie’s Chris Young, and with backing from BBC Film, BFI and Screen Scotland.
Silent Roar is the story of a young surfer dealing with the grief of his father’s death and stars newcomers Louis McCartney and Ella Lily Hyland.
Young, best known for The InBetweeners Movie, also produced Barrington’s Bafta-nominated short Tumult and runs the talent development scheme Young Films Foundation on Barrington’s native Isle of Skye in Scotland.
- 9/2/2021
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
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