UK,
2013, 91 min
Directed by:
Clio BarnardScreenplay:
Clio BarnardComposer:
Harry EscottCast:
Conner Chapman, Shaun Thomas, Steve Evets, Siobhan Finneran, Elliott Tittensor, Sean Gilder, Ralph Ineson, Jamie Michie, Paul Chapman, Lorraine Ashbourne (more)VOD (1)
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The Selfish Giant is a contemporary fable about 13-year-old Arbor (Conner Chapman) and his best friend Swifty (Shaun Thomas). Excluded from school and outsiders in their own neighbourhood, the two boys meet Kitten (Sean Gilder), a local scrapdealer - the Selfish Giant. They begin collecting scrap metal for him using a horse and cart. Swifty has a natural gift with horses while Arbor emulates Kitten - keen to impress him and make some money. However, Kitten favours Swifty, leaving Arbor feeling hurt and excluded, driving a wedge between the boys. Arbor becomes increasingly greedy and exploitative, becoming more like Kitten. Tensions build, leading to a tragic event, which transforms them all. (Artificial Eye)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2013 - Technical Achievement
- 2013 - Best British Independent Film
- 2013 - Clio Barnard (Best Director)
- 2013 - Siobhan Finneran (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2013 - Conner Chapman, Shaun Thomas (Most Promising Newcomer)
- 2013 - Clio Barnard (Best Screenplay)
- 2013 - Achievement in Production
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund
- 2013 - Clio Barnard (The Norwegian Critics Award - Honorable Mention)