Kids in Love is a 2016 British coming of age drama directed by Chris Foggin in his feature-length debut from a screenplay by Sebastian de Souza, and Preston Thompson. It stars Will Poulter, Alma Jodorowsky, Jamie Blackley, Sebastian de Souza, Preston Thompson, Cara Delevingne and Gala Gordon. The film is about a group of young friends in London, imitating art and enjoying a fast-paced lifestyle.[2] The film had its world premiere on 22 June 2016, at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.[3] The film was released in a limited release and through video on demand on 26 August 2016, by Signature Entertainment.[4]
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| Directed by | Chris Foggin |
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| Cinematography | Dirk Nel |
| Edited by | Chris Ranson |
| Music by | Rael Jones |
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| Distributed by | Signature Entertainment |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $250,000[1] |
Plot
editJack (Will Poulter) is a gap-year student in London who isn’t convinced that he wants the life that has been mapped out for him. He meets a young woman (Alma Jodorowsky), who introduces him to the bohemian side of the city.
Cast
edit- Will Poulter as Jack
- Alma Jodorowsky as Evelyn
- Sebastian de Souza as Milo
- Preston Thompson as Cassius
- Cara Delevingne as Viola
- Gala Gordon as Elena
- Jamie Blackley as Tom
- Pip Torrens as Graham
- Geraldine Somerville as Linda
- Jack Fox as Lars
- Genevieve Gaunt as Issi
- Jack Bannon as Alex
Production
editAs a low budget film, the principal photography started on 19 August 2013, and ended after four weeks on 14 September. London was the main location of the shooting, with scenes at the Notting Hill Carnival.[2]
Release
editIn February 2016, Signature Entertainment and Factoris Films acquired distribution rights to the film in the United Kingdom and France respectively.[5] The film had its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on 22 June 2016.[3] It was released in a limited release and through video on demand on 26 August 2016.[6]
References
edit- ^ Halligan, Fionnuala (5 June 2014). "Chris Foggin, UK Stars of Tomorrow 2014". Screendaily. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- ^ a b Lewis, Anna (27 August 2013). "Cara Delevingne parties at Notting Hill Carnival with co-stars from her new film Kids in Love". Heatworld. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
- ^ a b "Kids in Love". Edinburgh International Film Festival. Retrieved 30 June 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "SCREEN: 'KIDS IN LOVE' SETS UK RELEASE". Carnaby Sales. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (12 February 2016). "Will Poulter's 'Kids in Love' scores UK, France deals". Screen Daily. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ^ Ruby, Jennifer (21 June 2016). "Kids in Love trailer – exclusive: First look at Will Poulter and Cara Delevingne as young bohemian Londoners in new coming-of-age film". Evening Standard. Retrieved 6 July 2016.