My Brother the Devil
Introduction
My Brother the Devil is directed and written by Sally El
Hosaini. It was released on the 22nd of January in Sundance and the 9th
of November 2012 in the UK. It is an urban drama set in East London.
Many production companies were involved in the making of the
film including Rooks Nest Entertainment, Wild Horses Film Company.
Main Cast
Stars: James Floyd, Fady Elsayed and Saïd Taghmaoui
Cinema Locations
The film can be seen at various different cinemas including
for example Genesis, Ritzy Cinema and The Empire Cinema. The main competition
this week is perhaps James Bond Skyfall.
Advertising
The film has been advertised through various forms of media
such as posters in underground stations and online advertisements such as
Facebook and Twitter.
Awards
The film has won many awards including:
- Won
Best European Film (Europa Cinemas Label Award) at Berlinale
- Won
Best Cinematography at Sundance Film Festival
- Won CBA Worldview
Sundance Impact Award at Sundance London
- Won
Best Newcomer - Sally El Hosaini at BFI London Film
Festival
- Won
Grand Jury Award at Outfest
- Won
Best Actor - James Floyd at Milan Film Festival
- Nominated
Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival
- Nominated Sutherland
Trophy (Best First Film) at BFI London Film Festival
- Nominated
Best Newcomer - Fady Elsayed at BFI London Film Festival
- Honorable
Mention Outstanding First Feature, Frameline Film Festival
Rave Reviews:
The Hollywood Reporter called it "A crackling
debut...Slick, muscular, entertaining and emotionally satisfying."
Empire named it "a compelling gangland saga...crisp,
cool and consistently street-smart."
Variety wrote 'An energetic and imaginative tale...a film
that so artfully refuses to surrender to convention.'
The Independent praised it as 'gritty and gripping'
The Daily Telegraph called it their 'favourite narrative
feature' at Sundance.
Total Film gave it film of the day and placed it in its Top
3 Films at Sundance.
Screen International named it 'a luminous event’.
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