Paddy Considine's 'Tyrannosaur' wins at Dinard (20/09/2011)
Paddy Considine’s Tyrannosaur has won the grand jury prize and the best screenplay award at the Dinard Film Festival. One of the most talked about feature films of 2011 is in cinemas now. Tyrannosaur, the directorial debut of Paddy Considine starring Peter Mullan, Olivia Colman and Eddie Marsan, was produced on the Warp X slate with backing from Screen Yorkshire. It filmed in Leeds and Wakefield in 2010 and has screened to critical acclaim on the international film festival circuit this year, picking up a number of awards along the way and receiving a standing ovation at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Tyrannosaur is the story of Joseph, played by Peter Mullan (My Name is Joe, Red Riding, Trainspotting) a man plagued by violence and a rage that is driving him to self-destruction. As Joseph's life spirals into turmoil a chance of redemption appears in the form of Hannah, p[layed by Olivia Colman (Peep Show, Hot Fuzz), a Christian charity shop worker. As their story develops Hannah’s own secrets are revealed — her relationship with husband James played by Eddie Marsan (Happy Go Lucky, Vera Drake) is violent and abusive — and as events spiral out of control, Joseph becomes her source of succour and comfort. Watch the trailer and find out where it is screening near you at: http://www.findanyfilm.com/Tyrannosaur-film_options~38205
A gripping drama, defined by powerhouse performances and a deeply affecting story, Tyrannosaur is written and directed by Paddy Considine, and produced by Diarmid Scrimshaw. Tyrannosaur is a WarpX / Inflammable Films Production financed by Film4 and the UK Film Council in association with Screen Yorkshire, EM Media and Optimum Releasing. Tyrannosaur filmed on location in Leeds at locations including Seacroft, Cross Gates, Eccup, Harehills, Alwoodley, Leeds City Centre and Wakefield in 2010
Paddy Considine won the World Cinema - Dramatic award for directing and Olivia Colman and Peter Mullan won The World Cinema Special Jury Prizes: Dramatic for Breakout Performances at Sundance, the world’s leading international independent film festival, following its world premiere in January 2011.
Hugo Heppell, Head of Production at Screen Yorkshire, who co-funded Tyrannosaur and gave locations and crewing support, says:
"This unflinching, wonderful film, shot entirely on location in Seacroft, Leeds, and part of Screen Yorkshire's long-term commitment to film made through its investment in Warp X, takes its place alongside The Arbor and The Kings Speech among the most lauded films of the year, and shows that film is still very much alive in Yorkshire despite these difficult times."
Paddy Considine, a world renowned actor, previously co-wrote and starred in Shane Meadows’ 2004 film Dead Man’s Shoes, as well as appearing in films including In America, The Bourne Ultimatum, A Room For Romeo Brass and My Summer Of Love. The script for Tyrannosaur, written by Considine, was based on his 2008 BAFTA winning short Dog Altogether.
Tyrannosaur is released in the UK on Friday 7th October 2011 by Optimum Releasing.
From the critics....
David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter
''That this enthralling drama never stoops to become a May-December romance or a too-tidy parable about healing is to its credit. But in Considine's confident hands and those of his tremendous actors, the emotional arc is rich and full, leaving us shaken and breathless before allowing a whisper of atonement.''
Jeremy Kay Guardian Film blog
''Truly dazzling performances…..if you want to see something special by a highly assured new director, make sure you buy a ticket. Behind all the hype there aren't that many movies here that I'm hearing a lot of normal people – festivalgoers, not the industry attendees – discuss, but this is one of them.''
Chris Bumbray , Joblo.com
''Tyrannosaur is an intensely rewarding film to watch, and a brilliant directorial debut from Considine…. Anyone who's been lucky enough to see Peter Mullan's work in films like Boy A, and the Red Riding Trilogy, knows that he's one of the finest actors currently working, and Joseph feels like the role of a lifetime.''
Dave Karger, Entertainment Weekly
“Amazing, I am absolutely speechless, absolutely amazing....Fantastic performances by Peter Mullan and Olivia Colman.''
Daniel Fienberg HIT FIX.COM
''…you can't deny the power of Tyrannosaur which features tremendous performances in all key roles.’
Adam Palcher, Salt Lake Magazine
''With all the violence, heartbreaking and bone breaking aside, Considine is able to establish a hopeful story like nothing else I’ve seen this year and top that off with monumental performances. I can easily say this is the best film of the fest. If it’s not — it’ll be tough to beat.''
Tom Brook, BBC America
“Excellent - already done a Talking Movies Facebook post to that effect”
John Lopez, Vanity Fair.com
“Fantastic”.
Jimmy Martin, Slug Magazine
“I thought it was absolutely brilliant!”
