Ed is a stand-up comedian in his early thirties, he is handsome, charming, witty and lost. Trying to make it on the London comedy circuit, he spends his nights performing in small rooms above pubs and his days – at a call centre. He lives with Elisa, a beautiful French singer, the two like brother and sister, inseparable, loving and asexual. One day, on a night bus home, Ed meets Nathan, a young black artist, blunt, honest and free. They immediately connect and begin a passionate affair.
About the film
Details
- Running time
- 1 hr. 19 min.
- Country, year
- United Kingdom, 2012
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- English
- Subtitles
- Lithuanian
- Age rating
- N/A
Credits
- Director
- Tom Shkolnik
- Screenplay
- Tom Shkolnik
- Cinematography
- Benjamin Kracun
- Cast
- Edward Hogg, Elisa Lasowski, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Steven Robertson
- More information
- www.imdb.com
Festivals and awards
- nominated for Best British Newcomer
- nomination for the Sutherland Award for First Feature.
Director
Tom Shkolnik
Tom Shkolnik was born in Israel in 1980. In 2002 he came to London to train as a director at the Drama Centre London. While studying at the Drama Centre he made his first two short films. In 2006 he made the short film In the Dark followed by One Happy Moment. Since 2009 he has been working on his feature debut The Comedian. The film recieved very positive reviews.
