The Selfish Giant
“The Selfish Giant,” directed by Clio Barnard, is a contemporary fable about two teenage boys, Arbor and Swifty, who become involved in the world of scrap metal dealing in their impoverished Northern England town. As they navigate their harsh environment, their friendship is tested by the allure of quick money and the consequences of their actions.
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Genre: Drama
Director: Clio Barnard
Actors: Conner Chapman, Ian Burfield, Lorraine Ashbourne, Ralph Ineson, Rebecca Manley, Rhys McCoy, Sean Gilder, Shaun Thomas, Siobhan Finneran, Steve Evets
Country: United Kingdom
Company: British Film Institute (BFI), Film4, Moonspun Films
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award, 12 wins & 21 nominations total
Worldwide Gross: $1,114,027
Duration:
1h 31minRelease: 2013
Release Date: 2013-10-25
IMDb: 7.3
TMDB: 7.3
Rotten Tomatoes: 98%
Metacritic: 83
FilmAffinity: 7.0