Following MY NAME IS JOE and SWEET SIXTEEN, the third in Ken Loach's trilogy of films exploring contemporary life in the West of Scotland.
Set in Glasgow's south side, the film is about an Asian family whose daughter, Tahara, goes to the local Catholic school. When Tahara's brother, Casim – an accountancy graduate turned DJ – meets trainee teacher Roisin Hanlon, sparks fly as cultures and personalities collide.
A Sixteen Films production with Bianca Films, EMC and Tornasol Films in association with Matador Pictures and Scottish Screen
Director
Ken Loach
Screenplay
Paul Laverty
Cast
Atta Yaqub
Eva Birthistle
Music
George Fenton
Producer
Rebecca O'Brien
Co-executive Producer
Nigel Thomas
Executive Producer
Ulrich Felsberg
UK Distribution
Icon Film Distribution
International Sales
The Works
Official Website
www.aefondkissmovie.co.uk
Awards and Nominations
Berlin International Film Festival
- Golden Bear (nominated)
- Der Gilde Deutscher Filmkunsttheater
- Der Okumenischen Jury
IFTA Awards
- Best Actress
Cesar Awards
- Best European Film
Valladolid International Film Festival
- Best Film
- Best Director (nominated)
British Independent Film Awards
- Best Actress (nominated)
- Best Newcomer (nominated)
- Best Screenplay (nominated)
European Film Awards
- Best Screenplay (nominated)
Festivals
Auckland International Film Festival
Berlin International Film Festival
Foix Resistances Film Festival
Hong Kong International Film Festival
Sydney Film Festival
Valladolid International Film Festival
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
ERA Film Festival
Adelaide Film Festival