#83. Clio Bernard’s The Selfish Giant
Gist: Fascinating little tidbit of info is that Clio Barnard based her adaptation of The Selfish Giant on stories she was told and people that she met whilst making The Arbor. Inspired by Oscar Wilde’s story of the same name, this contemporary set fable is about two teenage boys who get caught up in the world of copper theft.
Prediction: Directors’ Fortnight. Just when we thought that we found a new docu-helmer (The Arbor received accolades on top of further accolades in 2010), Bernard proved how flexible and uncompromising she was, set on filming a fable and found some major backing for it. Having lensed last year with an experienced supporting cast and a pair of young, first time leads, all arrows are pointing to a major film festival showing.
