Alternative TIFF 2010 Picks: #21. Peter Mullan’s Neds

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#21. Neds

Director: Peter Mullan
Cast: Peter Mullan, Louise Goodall, Marianna Palka, Conor McCarron, Gregg Forrest
Distributor: Rights Available.

BuzzI’m actually surprised that the film wasn’t included at Venice, as Mullan’s previous film, Magdalene Sisters (02), won the Discovery Award at the Festival, as well as the Golden Lion. To preem in San Sebastian after TIFF, I think we can expect something that is emotionally honest, raw as there are some biographical elements from Mullan’s early life.

The Gist: Set in 1970s Glasgow, this film tells the story of a shy and intelligent young boy who, through a series of circumstances, turns into a NED – a non-educated delinquent. Attending a new school, he becomes increasingly violent and aggressive, all the while searching for a way out.

TIFF ScheduleSaturday September 11 5:30:00 PM VARSITY 8
Sunday September 12 10:30:00 PM SCOTIABANK THEATRE 3
Saturday September 18 12:00:00 PM SCOTIABANK THEATRE 3

 

Eric Lavallée
Eric Lavalléehttps://www.ericlavallee.com
Eric Lavallée is the founder, CEO, editor-in-chief, film journalist, and critic at IONCINEMA.com, established in 2000. A regular at Sundance, Cannes, and Venice, Eric holds a BFA in film studies from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. In 2013, he served on the narrative competition jury at the SXSW Film Festival. He was an associate producer on Mark Jackson’s "This Teacher" (2018 LA Film Festival, 2018 BFI London). He is a Golden Globes Voter, member of the ICS (International Cinephile Society), FIPRESCI and AQCC (Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma).

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