THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS
by Chris Cottam, Rankin
synopsis
In North London, a shady dealer lives an undisturbed existence. But the arrival of a ten-year old boy changes all that. The boy is apparently gifted with unnatural powers. Little miracles start to happen and the boy, whether he just brings luck – or is an agent sent by God – turns life in the neighborhood upside down. The jealousy of those who are unable to take advantage of his powers turns ugly and violent. Worse, a kind of malaise spreads that spoils longstanding loves and friendships, bringing madness and death. Moving from violence to extreme tenderness, the film takes the form of a traditional narrative and adapts it into a contemporary fable.
original title: | The Lives of the Saints |
country: | United Kingdom |
year: | 2006 |
genre: | fiction |
directed by: | Chris Cottam, Rankin |
film run: | 100' |
screenplay: | Tony Grisoni |
cast: | James Cosmo, David Leon, Emma Pierson, Bronson Webb |
cinematography by: | Baz Irvine |
film editing: | Chris Gill |
art director: | Emma Field |
costumes designer: | Jane Petrie |
music: | Rob Lane |
producer: | Angie Daniell, Laura Hastings-Smith, Augusto Romano |
production: | Dazed Film & TV |
distributor: | Tartan Distribution |