Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia
Synopsis
From the cliffs of the Isle of Wight to an abandoned swimming pool in Lambeth, Boys On Film 8: Cruel Britannia presents an eclectic mix of ten UK-set short films including: Harry Wootliff's "I Don't Care" starring Iwan Rheon; Ben Peters's "Downing" starring Jamie Brotherston and Ross William Wild; David Andrew Ward's "All Over Brazil" starring Iain De Caestecker, Frank Gallagher, and Gemma Morrison; David Leon and Marcus McSweeney's "Man and Boy" starring Eddie Marsan, Geoff Bell, and Eddie Webber; Aleem Khan's "Diana" starring Neeraj Singh; Jason Bradbury's "We Once Were Tide" starring Alexander Scott, Tristan Bernays, and Mandy Aldridge; Hong Khaou's "Spring" starring Chris O'Donnell and Jonathan Keane; Sybil H. Mair's "The Chef's Letter" starring Jonathan Firth, Ray Fearon, and Layke Anderson; Faryal's "What You Looking At?!" starring Rez Kabir, Michael Twaits, and Hussina Raja; and Dominic Leclerc's "Nightswimming" starring Harry Eden, Linzey Cocker, and Tim Dantay.
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BOYS ON FILM: CRUEL BRITANNIA (TRAILER)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-16
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Iwan Rheon
Luka (segment "I Don't Care")
Mark Benton
Phil (segment "I Don't Care")
Di Botcher
Bernadette (segment "I Don't Care")
Paloma Faith
Rainy (segment "I Don't Care")
Helen Grady
Fleur (segment "I Don't Care")
David Leon
Dan (segment "I Don't Care")
Jamie Brotherston
John (segment "Downing")
Ross William Wild
Daniel (segment "Downing")
Krystina Coates
Chloe (segment "Downing")
Rehanna MacDonald
Lauren (segment "Downing")
Jack Hinks
Luke (segment "Downing")
Iain De Caestecker
Stephen (segment "All Over Brazil")
Frank Gallagher
Charley (segment "All Over Brazil")
Gemma Morrison
Donna (segment "All Over Brazil")
Eddie Marsan
Carson (segment "Man and Boy")
Geoff Bell
Frank (segment "Man and Boy")
Calum MacNab
Alfie (segment "Man and Boy")
Eddie Webber
Barry (segment "Man and Boy")
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 2012
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Bradbury, Aleem Khan, Hong Khaou, Dominic Leclerc, David Leon, Sybil H. Mair, Marcus McSweeney, Ben Peters, David Andrew Ward, Harry Wootliff, Faryal
- Screenplay & Story
- Pete Jordi Wood, Peter Forbes, Jamie Havlin, David Leon, Rashid Razaq, Aleem Khan, Matthew Kyne Baskott, Hong Khaou, Sybil H. Mair, Faryal, Dominic Leclerc
- Original Title
- Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Peccadillo Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Bradbury, Aleem Khan, Hong Khaou, Dominic Leclerc, David Leon, Sybil H. Mair, Marcus McSweeney, Ben Peters, David Andrew Ward, Harry Wootliff, Faryal
Pete Jordi Wood, Peter Forbes, Jamie Havlin, David Leon, Rashid Razaq, Aleem Khan, Matthew Kyne Baskott, Hong Khaou, Sybil H. Mair, Faryal, Dominic Leclerc
Ian Moss, Garry Torrance, Shane Daly, Fabio Calascibetta, Kit Fraser, Adam Scarth, Richard Lonsdale, Charlotte Bruus Christensen, Peter Emery, Sam Care
Richard Graham, Colette King, Darren Mostyn
Elinor Day, Russell Webber, Garfield Kennedy, Rupert Bryan, Mark Downes
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Bradbury
Director
Aleem Khan
Director
Hong Khaou
Director
Dominic Leclerc
Director
David Leon
Director
Sybil H. Mair
Director
Marcus McSweeney
Director
Ben Peters
Director
David Andrew Ward
Director
Harry Wootliff
Director
Faryal
Director
Pete Jordi Wood
Writer
Elinor Day
Producer
Richard Graham
Editor
Ian Moss
Director of Photography
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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What is Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia about?
From the cliffs of the Isle of Wight to an abandoned swimming pool in Lambeth, Boys On Film 8: Cruel Britannia presents an eclectic mix of ten UK-set short films including: Harry Wootliff's "I Don't Care" starring Iwan Rheon; Ben Peters's "Downing" starring Jamie Brotherston and Ross William Wild; David Andrew Ward's "All Over Brazil" starring Iain De Caestecker, Frank Gallagher, and Gemma Morrison; David Leon and Marcus McSweeney's "Man and Boy" starring Eddie Marsan, Geoff Bell, and Eddie Webber; Aleem Khan's "Diana" starring Neeraj Singh; Jason Bradbury's "We Once Were Tide" starring Alexander Scott, Tristan Bernays, and Mandy Aldridge; Hong Khaou's "Spring" starring Chris O'Donnell and Jonathan Keane; Sybil H. Mair's "The Chef's Letter" starring Jonathan Firth, Ray Fearon, and Layke Anderson; Faryal's "What You Looking At?!" starring Rez Kabir, Michael Twaits, and Hussina Raja; and Dominic Leclerc's "Nightswimming" starring Harry Eden, Linzey Cocker, and Tim Dantay.
Who directed Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia?
Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia was directed by Jason Bradbury, Aleem Khan, Hong Khaou, Dominic Leclerc, David Leon, Sybil H. Mair, Marcus McSweeney, Ben Peters, David Andrew Ward, Harry Wootliff, Faryal.
Who stars in Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia?
The principal cast of Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia includes Iwan Rheon, Mark Benton, Di Botcher, Paloma Faith, Helen Grady.
When was Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia released and how long is it?
Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia?
Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).