A promising young filmmaker is thrown into emotional disarray over the impending release of his second feature, when he is introduced to a magnetic french musician called noah. Benjamin is described as a bittersweet comedy about a rising star filmmaker, who is thrown into emotional turmoil on the brink of premiering his second film, when billie, his hardpartying publicist, introduces him to a mesmeric french musician called noah. Simon amstells painfully hilarious drama is a caustic, sweet, quotable gem. About to premiere his difficult second feature no self, benjamin is thrown into emotional turmoil when billie, his hardpartying publicist, introduces him to. With gabe gilmour, jack rowan, colin morgan, anna chancellor. Aug 09, 2019 benjamin is the critically acclaimed 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 hardpartying publicist, introduces him to a mesmeric french musician called noah. While simon amstell was stuck in a rut with his hilariously dysfunctional family, benjamin is preparing to premiere his pretentiously titled. Colin morgan in benjamin 2018 colin morgan and michele belgrand in benjamin. The bittersweet comedy tells the story of benjamin colin morgan a rising star filmmaker. Simon marc amstell born 29 november 1979 is an english comedian and writer and director of the films carnage and benjamin. Offering a recognisable vision of london, this sweet and intelligent film also stars anna.
Simon amstells next film is to be released on march 15, it has been announced today. One of these things would make him feel vulnerable. Comedian simon amstell has directed and written his first film its called benjamin he actually also couldve called it simon. Simon amstells benjamin is a film about skinny white boys kissing. The film occasionally feels more like amstells personal exercise in exploring his own emotions and neuroses than a satisfying story, but theres enough. Mar 20, 2019 simon amstell made his name as a standup comedian and presenter, best known for his stint on never mind the buzzcocks. That said, i cant help but feel like, by making colin morgans eponymous bens social awkwardness so often cringeinducing, the film sacrifices something that couldve otherwise elevated it. A promising young filmmaker humans star colin morgan is thrown into emotional disarray over the release of his second film, when he meets french musician noah. Amstell was born on 29 november 1979 and was raised in gants hill, london. It stars colin morgan, phenix brossard, joel fry, jessica raine.
In simon amstell s affecting, bittersweet comedy, a rising young filmmaker is thrown into emotional turmoil by a burgeoning romance and the upcoming premiere of his second feature. It tells the story of an up and coming filmmakers struggle to find connection when. The bittersweet comedy tells the story of benjamin 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. I have ridiculous thoughts read more benjamin colin morgan, who nails amstells signature cackle is a depressed filmmaker with a penchant for men who are weak and well. He is a frustrated, selfdoubting filmmaker, and is not very optimistic about his latest film no self. Amstell was born in gants hill, redbridge, east london in 1979, to david and tina nee leventhal amstell. The bittersweet comedy tells the story of benjamin colin morgan a rising star. To celebrate the benjamin s release we had the pleasure of sitting down with the writerdirector simon amstell a coffee, and when doing so, we felt it wouldve been terribly rude not to have asked him to partake in our my favourite movies section. And not the kind which might join the nun in a spooky horror flick. The dialogue, such as it was, didnt make any sense and, much of the time, was drowned out by the music. Now, he takes on more conventional fare with this lowkey tale of a young filmmaker trying to make his. Colin morgan, phenix brossard, joel fry, jack rowan.
Win simon amstells benjamin on dvd the peoples movies. From comedian turned film maker simon amstell and also starring anna chancellor four weddings and a funeral and joel fry game of. To celebrate the benjamins release we had the pleasure of sitting down with the writerdirector simon amstell a coffee, and when doing so, we felt it wouldve been terribly rude not to have asked him to partake in our my favourite movies section. Oct 21, 2018 simon amstells second feature is a hilariously knowing tale of love, identity, and monks. Simon amstell s second feature is a hilariously knowing tale of love, identity, and monks. After meeting young french musician noah phenix brossard he becomes smitten quickly. His second feature film, after the mockumentary carnage on bbc iplayer, it 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.
With colin morgan in the title role, and the likes of joel fry, anna chancellor and jessica raine alongside, benjamin is a tender comedy about a writerdirector facing the premiere of his second film. Simon amstell made his name as a standup comedian and presenter, best known for his stint on never mind the buzzcocks. Simon amstells benjamin is a romantic comedy about a young filmmaker whose second feature is about to premiere, and hes nervous. The characters in the film for the most part, exhibit quite tricky personalities. The lively and determined chap made his first television appearance in 1993 when he appeared as a contestant on the channel 4 game show gamesmaster 19921998, which he unfortunately lost, but this did not falter him on his climb to fame, he went on appear on good morning. The happy prince, sqff 2018, finds himself falling for noah, a charming french musician, in the midst of trying to launch his second feature film. Set among the back streets of east and north london, benjamin is the feature debut from the comedian, actor, writer and director simon amstell. Benjamin has just completed his new film and tentatively awaits its premiere. Simon amstell and klaxons james righton on working. The lively and determined chap made his first television appearance in 1993 when he appeared as a contestant on the channel 4 game show gamesmaster 19921998, which he unfortunately lost, but this did not falter him on his climb to fame, he went on appear on good. It stars colin morgan, phenix brossard, joel fry, jessica raine, jack rowan and anna chancellor. Benjamin is the critically acclaimed 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 hardpartying publicist, introduces him to a mesmeric french. Now hes a fullyfledged film maker, taking on veganism in his 2017 film.
British comedian simon amstell is a longtime fixture of uk television via the sitcom grandmas house and game shows like never mind the buzzcocks and occasionally graces our shores with. The film opens as benjamin, a rising star filmmaker, is on the brink of premiering his difficult second film no self when billie, his hard drinking publicist, introduces him to a mesmeric french musician called noah. From comedian turned filmmaker simon amstell and offering a recognisable vision of london, this sweet and intelligent film also stars anna chancellor four weddings and a funeral, joel fry game of thrones and phenix brossard riviera this bittersweet comedy is not to be missed. The main character, benjamin, played by colin morgan, may or may not represent. 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 hardpartying publicist, introduces him to a mesmeric french musician called noah. Simon amstell on finding joy, why everyone should have.
Jan 07, 2019 simon amstells next film is to be released on march 15, it has been announced today. Now hes a fullyfledged filmmaker, taking on veganism in his 2017 film. I like both colin morgan and simon amstell but found this incomprehensible. But, he reassured himself, nothing could go as wrong. Simon amstell s painfully hilarious drama is a caustic, sweet, quotable gem. For me, at least, i feel like i cant write about someone who is simply pleasant. Ein junger aufsteigender filmemacher wird in einen emotionalen.
Amstell has continued to show his strength of vision in the directors chair, and benjamin is another example of why his work is becoming some of the most hotly anticipated among british filmmakers. In simon amstells book help, the british comicturnedfilmmaker includes this sad, simple sentence. Benjamin colin morgan is in the final stages of editing his second film. About to premiere his difficult second feature no self, benjamin is thrown into emotional turmoil when billie, his hardpartying publicist, introduces him to a mesmeric french musician. An essential element of the film, i will say is the awkwardness. The bittersweet comedy tells the story of benjamin 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. In simon amstells affecting, bittersweet comedy, a rising young filmmaker is thrown into. When simon amstell was travelling to the premiere of his new film, benjamin, at last years london film festival, he found his nerves rising. Amstell creates a detailed ecosystem of injokes from the worlds of media and film, and from that cynical context he conjures a miraculously.
Simon amstell is working on a new film titled benjamin. Simon amstell continues his film career with the rather close to home, benjamin. From comedian turned filmmaker simon amstell and also starring anna chancellor four weddings and a funeral and joel fry game of thrones, this. As a young filmmakers career teeters on the brink of disaster, a surprise love affair forces. The pair have recently joined forces on the feature film benjamin, written and directed by amstell and soundtracked with righton. Its also a film about audiences, and the pain or pleasure of being judged by them. The film features original music from james righton of the klaxons. Benjamin follows the life of filmmaker benjamin played by the charming colin morgan. From comedian turned filmmaker simon amstell and also starring anna chancellor four weddings and a funeral and joel fry game of thrones, this bitter. Mar 14, 2019 exclusive first look at simon amstells new film benjamin that show, it turns out, is the last thing he wants to discuss. In writerdirectorcomedian simon amstells witty and bittersweet dramacomedy about love, art, and friendship, twentysomething filmmaker benjamin colin morgan, the fall. The comedian, writer, director and former never mind the buzzcocks host talks to alexandra pollard about his new film benjamin, learning to. Simon amstell impressed with his directorial debut, carnage, a mockumentary about veganism that premiered on bbc iplayer.
Simon amstells debut feature film benjamin will be released in cinemas on friday 15th march. We caught up with the pair for a sitdown interview last week. Despite the efforts of his best friend stephen joel fry. Simon amstell to make new film benjamin news british. The directors second feature was warmly received at the london film festival in 2018. The project, which has been written by and will be directed by amstell, is being produced by new production company open palm films. Benjamin 2018 r 1h 25min comedy 15 march 2019 uk storyline.
Simon amstell s debut feature film benjamin will be on dvd on 12th august 2019. I thought i was the victim in relationships in fact. On 19 october 2018, amstell s feature film benjamin premiered at the london film festival. Motion picture rating mpaa rated r for some drug and sexual material. It tells the story of an upandcoming filmmakers struggle to find connection when he meets an enchanting french musician.
If simon amstell mixes with people like those depicted in the film selfcentred, pretentious pseuds he might well be depressed. In simon amstells affecting, bittersweet comedy, a rising young filmmaker is thrown into emotional turmoil by a burgeoning romance and the upcoming premiere of. It cleverly makes viewers feel much like the films eponymous main character constantly awkward and guilty. Exclusive first look at simon amstells new film benjamin. Jun 27, 2018 british comedian simon amstell is a longtime fixture of uk television via the sitcom grandmas house and game shows like never mind the buzzcocks and occasionally graces our shores with. About to premiere his difficult second feature no self, benjamin is thrown into emotional turmoil when billie, his hardpartying publicist, introduces him to a mesmeric. Official selection bfi london film festival 2018 laugh strand world premiere. Benjamin colin morgan is a film director with a successful debut, but his followup feature about a man who cant commit to relationships because of existential doubt is causing him much anxiety upon its upcoming screening at the london film festival. Simon amstell on directing new film benjamin the skinny. The film is sweet and captures its quirky characters relatable outlooks and actions well. Simon amstells debut feature film benjamin will be on dvd on 12th august 2019.
Naturally, hes suffering from crippling anxiety and a lack of selfassurance when it comes to his own film. That said, i cant help but feel like, by making colin morgans eponymous bens social awkwardness so often cringeinducing, the film sacrifices. In simon amstells affecting, bittersweet comedy, a rising young filmmaker is thrown into emotional turmoil by a burgeoning romance and the upcoming premiere of his second feature. He was brought up in a jewish family, and he was the eldest of four children. Simon amstells benjamin is the hilarious yet emotional story of a promising young filmmaker merlin and humans star colin morgan who is thrown into emotional disarray over the impending release of his second feature, when he is introduced to a magnetic french musician called noah. This weekend sees the release of benjamin, a new bittersweet comedy from simon amstell. Benjamin is a 2018 british comedydrama feature film, written and directed by simon amstell. Few details are currently known about the project, although the project has been described as a comedy about intimacy and despair. The film occasionally feels more like amstell s personal exercise in exploring his own emotions and neuroses than a satisfying story, but theres enough warmth and wan smiles to make benjamin a. Simon amstells second feature is a hilariously knowing tale of love, identity, and monks.
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