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Tyrannosaur (2011)
Director:
Paddy Considine
Writer:
Paddy Considine
Starring:
Peter Mullan, Archie Lal, Jag Sanghera, Mike Fearnley
A painfully bitter slice of British realism, written and directed by actor Paddy Considine.
The film centers around Joseph (Peter Mullan), a self-destructive drinker whose life's a complete mess after losing his wife, who develops an uneasy relationship with Hannah (Olivia Colman), a quiet and good-natured Christian charity shop worker who is married to an abusive husband.
With amazing performances from the cast and a very human story, Tyrannosaur is a powerful and affecting drama that demands to be seen, also marking the directorial debut of Paddy Considine, who turns out to a director worth keeping an eye on.
Plot summary from IMDb: The story of Joseph, a man plagued by violence and a rage that is driving him to self-destruction. As Joseph's life spirals into turmoil, a chance at redemption appears in the form of Hannah, a Christian charity shop worker. Their relationship develops to reveal that Hannah is hiding a secret of her own with devastating consequences to both of their lives.
Awards: Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 18 wins & 20 nominations.
Runtime: 92 min
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