Archive of films '71 / '71

United Kingdom
2014, 100 min

Section: Horizons
Year: 2014

United Kingdom, 1971. The conflict in Northern Ireland is shifting towards civil war. During one particular mission, Gary Hook finds himself facing a life-and-death struggle in his attempt to get back to his unit. His only trusty companions on this involuntary odyssey are uncertainty, fear and despair. The talented director allows his audience to experience the tangible feeling of paranoia and anxiety which, in the latter part of the film, are disassociated from the story in order to fuel a universal criticism of war and violence.


Synopsis

Great Britain, 1971. The conflict in Northern Ireland is shifting towards civil war. Private Gary Hook and others in his regiment hope to be stationed in Germany, however, the worsening security situation in Belfast requires that the unit be deployed there instead. The conditions are arduous and chaotic, the city is divided between Protestant Loyalists and hostile Catholic Nationalists, and the place is crawling with soldiers, secret servicemen and double agents. During one mission Gary is accidentally abandoned in the middle of an incensed mob and suddenly finds himself fighting for his life in an attempt to get back to his unit. His only trusty companions on this involuntary odyssey are uncertainty, confusion, fear and despair. The talented director allows his audience to appreciate the tangible feeling of paranoia and anxiety which, in the latter part of the film, are disassociated from the specifics of the given story in order to fuel a universal criticism of war and violence. The intensity of the viewing experience is mediated to a great extent by the film’s tight lensing and visual aspects in general, as it is by the authentic performance from Jack O’Connell in the role of Gary.

About the director

Yann Demange

Yann Demange (b. 1977, Paris) grew up in London and began his career filming live concerts and assisting on commercials and promotional music videos. His first short film Joe (2001) was accepted by the British Council as part of its festival programme. Other shorts followed, such as Incomplete, Alan and Samir and Headspace. Demange attended the National Film and Television School and in 2006 directed the comedy drama Man in a Box for Channel 4. This was followed by the five-part series "Dead Set” (BAFTA nomination for Best Drama Serial), the five-part series for the BBC "Criminal Justice” (BAFTA nomination for Best Director) and the series "Top Boy,” again for Channel 4 (BAFTA nominations for Best Serial and Best Director). ’71 is the director’s feature debut, screened in the main competition at this year’s Berlinale.

Contacts

Protagonist Pictures
48-48 Great Portland Stcy, W1W 7NB, London
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 207 734 9000
E-mail: [email protected]
www: www.protagonistpictures.com

CinemArt, a.s.
Národní 60/28, 111 21, Praha 1
Czech Republic
Tel: +420 224 949 110
E-mail: [email protected]
www: www.cinemart.cz

About the film

Color, DCP

Section: Horizons
   
Director: Yann Demange
Screenplay: Gregory Burke
Dir. of Photography: Anthony "Tat” Radcliffe
Music: David Holmes
Editor: Chris Wyatt
Producer: Angus Lamont, Robin Gutch
Production: Crab Apple Films, Warp Films
Coproduction: FIlm4, BFI, Screen Yorkshire, Creative Scotland
Cast: Jack O’Connell, Sean Harris, Richard Dormer, Paul Anderson
Contact: Protagonist Pictures, CinemArt, a.s.
Distributor: CinemArt, a.s.

Guests

Marek Jeníček

Distributor, Producer

Aleš Danielis

Distributor


Yann Demange

Film Director

Aleš Tříska

Distributor, Producer


Irena Kobosilová

Distributor, PR & Marketing

Jaroslav Kutheil

Distributor


Pavel Novák

Distributor

Petr Slavík

Distributor, PR & Marketing


Zuzana Černá

Distributor

Dan Rodgers


Eve Luchs

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