Broken

United Kingdom

Synopsis

Synopsis

Shortly after witnessing a brutal beating, Skunk’s home, neighbourhood, and school become treacherous environments, where the happy certainties of childhood give way to danger; her innocence is rapidly worn away and a harsh world fills her future, over which she has no control. When Skunk finally seeks solace in an unspoken friendship with sweet, damaged Rick, she is faced with the greatest choice of all.

Shortly after witnessing a brutal beating, Skunk’s home, neighbourhood, and school become treacherous environments, where the happy certainties of childhood give way to danger; her innocence is rapidly worn away and a harsh world fills her future, over which she has no control. When Skunk finally seeks solace in an unspoken friendship with sweet, damaged Rick, she is faced with the greatest choice of all.

Nominations

  • European Discovery - Prix FIPRESCI 2012

Cast & Crew

  • Directed by: Rufus Norris
  • Cinematography: Rob Hardy
  • Written by: Mark O’Rowe
  • Editing: Victoria Boydell
  • Produced by: Dixie Linder, Tally Garner, Nick Marston, Bill Kenwright
  • Actor / Actress: Tim Roth, Cillian Murphy, Rory Kinnear, Robert Emms, Eloise Laurence
  • Production Design: Kave Quinn
  • Original Score: Electric Wave Bureau

Director's Statement

What drew me most to this beautiful and incredibly moving story was a two-fold challenge: to capture the essence of this open, vital child whilst having compassion for all the adults who in their separate ways manage to fail her; and to draw an unsentimental and total celebration of life from a seemingly tragic place.

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