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The Review (2016)

Duration: 14:43    Category: Scotland, Short, Society   Opportunity: Bridging the Gap

In the suburbs of a Scottish town, the life of a family quietly revolves around one of their sons’ passion for football. 13-year-old Darren plays youth football for a professional club but his annual ‘Review Night’ is approaching and the family are uncertain if he will remain signed. Mum, Yvonne, struggles with her son’s future and the impact that it will have on her family’s ritual of supporting him play every Sunday, their time, energy and countless hours standing in rain, snow and sunshine, and beyond.

A beautiful and funny portrait between a mother and her teenage son.

Screening Formats: DCP

Highlights:
WORLD PREMIERE – Edinburgh International Film Festival 2016

Screenings:
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Wee Green Cinema @ Take One Action 2016

OFFICIAL SELECTION – AM Egypt Film Festival, August 2017 (Egypt)

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Director: Wilma Smith
Producer: Flore Cosquer
Executive Producers: Sonja Henrici & Noe Mendelle
Sound Design / Sound Mix: Keith Duncan
Editor: Shaun Glowa
Colourist: Gavin Livingstone
Music: Graham Pointer

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