My Friend Lanre
“independent documentary”
Synopsis
Regan first documented his friend’s life in the 1998 film Don’t Get High on Your Own Supply. Fehintola became hooked on heroin while working on a book about a group of drug addicts. Regan caught up with him again in the 2001 film Cold Turkey, as Fehintola attempted to break his addiction by locking himself in his flat without medication. My Friend Lanre jumps two decades, to a moment when Fehintola has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Regan never set out to document someone dying, but this is what his film becomes. Drawing from over 25 years of footage, the filmmaker presents an intensely intimate portrayal of his friendship and collaboration with Fehintola. It is charming, funny, devastating and, by its close, a bravely personal, living testament to one person’s life and work.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Leo Regan
- Original Title
- My Friend Lanre
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- EMU Films, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo Regan
Chloe Lambourne
Mary Carson
Department Leadership Roster
Leo Regan
Director
Mary Carson
Producer
Chloe Lambourne
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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What is My Friend Lanre about?
Regan first documented his friend’s life in the 1998 film Don’t Get High on Your Own Supply. Fehintola became hooked on heroin while working on a book about a group of drug addicts. Regan caught up with him again in the 2001 film Cold Turkey, as Fehintola attempted to break his addiction by locking himself in his flat without medication. My Friend Lanre jumps two decades, to a moment when Fehintola has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Regan never set out to document someone dying, but this is what his film becomes. Drawing from over 25 years of footage, the filmmaker presents an intensely intimate portrayal of his friendship and collaboration with Fehintola. It is charming, funny, devastating and, by its close, a bravely personal, living testament to one person’s life and work.
Who directed My Friend Lanre?
My Friend Lanre was directed by Leo Regan.
Who stars in My Friend Lanre?
The principal cast of My Friend Lanre includes Lanre Fehintola, Leo Regan.
When was My Friend Lanre released and how long is it?
My Friend Lanre was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Friend Lanre?
My Friend Lanre holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).