Benjamin
Year: 2018
Country:
UNITED KINGDOM
Language:
English
Run Time:
85 minutes
Seven years ago, young Benjamin Oliver wowed the critics and won awards for his first film, “Happy.” Now he is finally releasing his long overdue follow-up, “No Self”—an odd mix examining his inability to maintain relationships, coupled with Buddhist philosophy. The film’s incompatible elements reflect Benjamin perfectly. He’s an appealingly dysfunctional stew of insecurity, strange acquaintances, and bushels of boyish charm. Further complicating his creative and personal tailspin is Noah, a handsome young singer whom Benjamin is instantly smitten with. When “No Self” premieres, it is a critical disaster. Life may stubbornly insist on imitating art because it seems his affair with Noah won’t get rave reviews either unless he learns to truly open himself to success and love. BENJAMIN follows the ups and downs of this adorable pair as they try to build lives that nurture both art and the artist. Wistful and intelligent, BENJAMIN is a funny and bittersweet love song to everyone discovering their own lives are the greatest works of art they make. —C.R.
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Competition
International Narrative Competition
Director
Simon Amstell
Simon Amstell is a British comedian, television host, screenwriter, director, and actor. Amstell began his career on television as host of the pop culture show, Popworld, and the hit comedy show, Never Mind the Buzzcocks. In addition to touring internationally for his stand-up career, Amstell directed two short films and a mockumentary before pursuing a career in feature films.
Filmography
BENJAMIN (2018)
Producers
Alexandra Breede, Dominic Dromgoole, Louise Simpson
Screenwriting
Simon Amstell
Cinematography
David Pimm
Editing
Robin Peters
Principal Cast
Colin Morgan, Phénix Brossard, Joel Fry, Jack Rowan, Jessica Raine, Anna Chancellor
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