The star of “Triangle and Tadness” and “Babygirl”, Harris Dickinson, delighted the crowd of canes with his first feature film “Urchin”.
The film, led by the star of “Fear the Walking Dead”, Frank Dillane and a living representation of homelessness and mental health in the streets of London, had its world premiere in the United Nations competition for an respect. “Urchin” won his new filmmaker and sank an enthusiastic ovation of 5 minutes.
Dickinson looked relieved at the reception, waving the room with cries of the crowd.
“It is really an honor to be here and to share it with your guy is special,” he told the public before the screening. “I’m nervous. I hope you appreciate it and if you don’t, tell us slowly. ”
To judge by the answer, few did not appreciate it. Among those who join the ovation, Paul Mescal, soon to be played alongside Dickinson in the next quartet of films on the Beatles (Dickinson plays John Lennon to Paul McCartney from Mescal). The two rose after the projection and were seen in arms as they left the theater thereafter.
Written by Dickinson, “Urchin” sees Dillane playing Mike, a rough sleeper in the British capital trapped in a cycle of self -destruction as he tries to transform his life after a spell in prison. The film, both raw and absurd, and seeks to capture the strange patterns that continue to bring people back. Megan Northam, Amr Wake, Karyna Khymchuk and Shonagh Marie also play.
“Urchin” also marks Dickinson’s return to Cannes only three years after its leading role in the “triangle of sadness” by Ruben Ostlund, which would gain the palm of gold and would trigger a major ancestry for the British actor. Since then, he appeared in “Where the crawdads sing” alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones, the wrestling drama led by Zac Efron “The Iron Claw”, the drama of Steve McQueen Wwii “Blitz” and “Babygirl” from last year with Nicole Kidman. “Urchin”, which also comes from the new Dickinson, Devisio production banner, came into production once it finished turning “Babygirl” at the beginning of 2024.
“Urchin” is produced by Archie Pearch for quote Pictures and Scott O’Donnell for something. Developed by BBC Film, it is funded by BBC Film, BFI and Tricky Knot. Executive producers are Eva Yates, Ama Ampadu, Alexandra Tynion and Olivia Tyson. The shooting took place in eastern London.
“Urchin” is currently sold worldwide by Charades.
