The Selfish Giant

A pair of 13-year-olds become involved in the dodgy dealings of a scrap yard owner known as the Selfish Giant in this tough yet vividly-realised working class drama set in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

“This is a fine film, which cements Barnard’s growing reputation as one of Britain’s best film-makers.” ~Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

“Carried aloft by the remarkable performances of her two young leads, Clio Barnard’s poignant, unflinching slice of hard-knock-life grips tight and lingers long.” ~Total Film