Silent Roar is a 2023 British film. It is written and directed by Johnny Barrington in his feature length debut.
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| Directed by | Johnny Barrington |
| Screenplay by | Johnny Barrington |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Synopsis edit
Dondo (McCartney) is a young surfer mourning his father’s disappearance at sea with a crush on Sas, who dreams of escaping the island. Dondo’s behaviour is further altered by an unusual church minister’s arrival on the island.[1][2]
Cast edit
- Louis McCartney as Dondo
- Ella Lily Hyland as Sas
- Mark Lockyer
- Fiona Bell as Norma
- Victoria Balnaves as Veronica
- Anders Hayward as Kenny
- Pablo Raybould as Norman
- Chinenwy Ezeude as Swiss Jesus
- Tip Cullen as Willy
- Mark Lockyer as Reverend Paddy
Production edit
Written and directed by Johnny Barrington, the film is set in the Outer Hebrides. The picture is produced by Chris Young.[3] The film had support from Screen Scotland, BBC Film, and the BFI.[4]
Filming edit
Principal photography began in Scotland in September 2021.[5] Filming locations included the Isle of Skye.[6]
Release edit
The film had its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on August 18, 2023.[7] It has been awarded the high-profile opening gala slot at the festival.[8]
References edit
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (June 13, 2023). "Sex, Surfing and Hellfire Scottish Drama 'Silent Roar' to Open Edinburgh International Film Festival – Global Bulletin". Variety. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (June 13, 2023). "Edinburgh Film Festival Reveals Opening Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ Stephen, Phyllis (June 14, 2023). "Edinburgh International Film Festival opens with a Silent Roar". Edinburghreporter.co.uk. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- ^ Calnan, Ellie (June 14, 2023). "Edinburgh International Film Festival 2023 to open with world premiere of Johnny Barrington's drama 'Silent Roar'". Screen Daily. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- ^ Kemp, Stuart (August 15, 2022). "Rising Stars Scotland 2022: Johnny Barrington (writer/director)". Screen Daily. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- ^ Macnab, Geoffrey (September 2, 2021). "Silent Roar' produced by Chris Young of 'The Inbetweeers Movie' to shoot on Isle of Lewis (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- ^ Dunn, Jamie (June 14, 2023). "Silent Roar opens Edinburgh International Film Festival 2023". Theskinny.co.uk. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- ^ Pulver, Andrew (June 14, 2023). "Reprieved Edinburgh film festival announces opening film". The Guardian. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
External links edit
- Silent Roar at IMDb
