Simon Amstell’s BENJAMIN – In Cinemas 15th March
Movie News 7th January 2019 Jon Dingle
VERVE PICTURES ANNOUNCES 15TH MARCH UK & IRISH THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE FOR
BENJAMIN
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY SIMON AMSTELL
(CARNAGE, GRANDMA’S HOUSE)
STARRING:
COLIN MORGAN, PHENIX BROSSARD,
JOEL FRY, JACK ROWAN, JESSICA RAINE & ANNA CHANCELLOR.
WORLD PREMIERE – BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
BENJAMIN is the feature debut from the comedian, actor, writer and director Simon Amstell.
The bittersweet comedy tells the story of Benjamin (Colin Morgan) a rising star filmmaker, who is thrown into emotional turmoil on the brink of premiering his second film, when Billie, his hard partying publicist, introduces him to a mesmeric French musician called Noah.
Set among the back streets of East and North London, the film boasts original music from James Righton of the Klaxons and great performances from its cast including Colin Morgan, Phénix Brossard, Joel Fry, Jack Rowan, Jessica Raine & Anna Chancellor.
UK & Ireland Release date: 15th March 2019
Certificate TBC / Running time 85 minutes
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A film journalist, writer and a filmmaker in business for over 20 years. I am passionate about movies, television series, music and online games. When I'm not reviewing the latest releases, you'll usually find me deep in a retro gaming session or catching up on the newest prestige drama. I believe great storytelling deserves an honest take, whatever the screen it's on.