Rent The Selfish Giant (2013)
3.6 of 5 from 418 ratings
1h 27min
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- Synopsis:
- Set on the outskirts of Bradford, 'The Selfish Giant' follows two rebellious young lads - Arbor and Swifty - and their involvement with a local scrap dealer. At first their earnings seem to roll in but as jealousy and resentment begin to drive the boys apart Arbor will resort to a desperate act of greed, the tragic consequences of which will tear apart the lives of everyone involved...
- Actors:
- Conner Chapman, Shaun Thomas, Sean Gilder, Ralph Ineson, Ian Burfield, Everal Walsh, Lorraine Ashbourne, Elliott Tittensor, Rebecca Manley, John Wall, Mohammed Ali, Jamie Michie, Steve Evets, Siobhan Finneran, Bailey Clapham, Jake Gibson, Sofina-Rose Hussain, Peter-Lee Lowther, Aron Ryan, Macy Shackleton
- Directors:
- Clio Barnard
- Producers:
- Tracy O'Riordan
- Writers:
- Clio Barnard, Oscar Wilde
- Studio:
- Artificial Eye Film Company Ltd.
- Genres:
- Drama
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 27/01/2014
- Run Time:
- 91 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, English LPCM Stereo
- Subtitles:
- None
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Interview with Director Clio Barnard
- Interview with Actors Conner Chapman and Shaun Thomas
- Alternative Ending
- Theatrical Trailer
- Deleted Scenes
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Reviews (2) of The Selfish Giant
Amazing acting, brutal context. - The Selfish Giant review by JD
Set in the poorest part of Bradford, this is a film about extreme contemporary British poverty. It is very real but very harsh. In the kernel of this grim environment are some very tender hearted people. The 2 young lads are played brilliantly well, how do they bring out such talent when there are so many bad child actors in so many films? I felt so invested in the hopes and fears of the lads that the endings were devastating (no plot spoilers but you will cry).
5 out of 5 members found this review helpful.
Gritty and Heartfelt - The Selfish Giant review by griggs
The Selfish Giant is an interesting watch—gritty, heartfelt, and beautifully shot, with powerful performances from its young leads. There’s a rawness to it that feels authentic, and the friendship at its centre is touching in that bruised, kitchen-sink way. But as much as I wanted to be moved, something about it felt a bit… manipulative. Like it knew exactly how to push the poverty-porn buttons. It lingers on the hardship in a way that sometimes feels more exploitative than empathetic. I admired the craft, but I left it feeling more wrung out than enriched. Worth seeing, but not life-changing.
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