Limbo (2020 film)
Limbo is a British comedy-drama film, directed by Ben Sharrock and released in 2020.[1] The film centres on four asylum seekers who are staying on a remote island in Scotland, and taking cultural awareness classes, while awaiting the processing of their refugee claims.[2]
| Limbo | |
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| Directed by | Ben Sharrock |
| Produced by | Irune Gurtubai Angus Lamont |
| Written by | Ben Sharrock |
| Starring | Sidse Babett Knudsen Kenneth Collard Amir El-Masry Kais Nashef |
| Music by | Hutch Demouilpied |
| Cinematography | Nick Cooke |
| Edited by | Karel Dolak Lucia Zucchetti |
Production company | Caravan Cinema |
Release date |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The film was named as an Official Selection of the 2020 Cannes Film Festival, but was not screened due to the cancellation of the physical festival in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] It is slated to premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.[3]
References
- Matt Donnelly, "CAA Signs Ben Sharrock, Director of Cannes Indie ‘Limbo’". Variety, July 20, 2020.
- Alex Ritman, "Cannes Hidden Gem: Ben Sharrock on his Absurdist Refugee Drama 'Limbo'". The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2020.
- Victoria Ahearn, "TIFF announces all 50 titles for pandemic-tailored 2020 event". Toronto Star, 30 July 2020.
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