Shell
Synopsis
Abandoned by her mother when she was a child, Shell has stayed to take care of her dying father but now feels trapped within the beautiful but desolate landscape that surrounds her. With only her routine of running the decaying petrol station, taking care of her father, and spending afternoons in her bedroom with a local mechanic, life is passing Shell by with every passing truck that rattles her walls. One day a salesman stops to re-fuel and offers Shell a taste of the outside world that takes her closer than ever to the edge of the road and her desire to escape.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Donostia-San Sebastian International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Graham
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Graham
- Original Title
- Shell
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Brocken Spectre Jockey Mutch
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Graham
Scott Graham
Yoliswa Gärtig
Rachel Tunnard
Margaret Matheson, David Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Graham
Director
Scott Graham
Screenplay
Yoliswa Gärtig
Director of Photography
Margaret Matheson
Producer
David Smith
Producer
Rachel Tunnard
Editor
Jamie Lapsley
Production Design
Rebecca Gore
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Featured In Curated Collections
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shell about?
Abandoned by her mother when she was a child, Shell has stayed to take care of her dying father but now feels trapped within the beautiful but desolate landscape that surrounds her. With only her routine of running the decaying petrol station, taking care of her father, and spending afternoons in her bedroom with a local mechanic, life is passing Shell by with every passing truck that rattles her walls. One day a salesman stops to re-fuel and offers Shell a taste of the outside world that takes her closer than ever to the edge of the road and her desire to escape.
Who directed Shell?
Shell was directed by Scott Graham.
Who stars in Shell?
The principal cast of Shell includes Chloe Pirrie, Joseph Mawle, Michael Smiley, Iain De Caestecker, Kate Dickie.
When was Shell released and how long is it?
Shell was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shell?
Shell holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).