I Know You Know
Justin Kerrigan’s latest feature, I Know You Know, will premiere at the London Film Festival this Sat 25 Oct. It is hotly anticipated, given the critical and commercial success of Justin’s first feature, Human Traffic.
I Know You Know stars Robert Carlyle of such richly diverse films as Summer, Trainspotting, The Full Monty and 28 Weeks Later, alongside his young cohort, Arron Fuller, who acquits himself with distinction in this, his debut film.
Cardiff-born Kerrigan returned to his South Wales roots to film I Know You Know in Bridgend and Port Talbot late last year. This was the culmination of a long process to bring a heartfelt and unique drama to the screen. In it, Carlyle plays Charlie who lives in his own reality — an undercover agent, always on an important mission, always on the move. He is unpredictable, explosive, yet kind-hearted and fiercely protective of his 11-year-old son, Jamie, who hero-worships his father until he slowly begins to understand that his father is occupying a quite different reality. This is a poignant portrayal of a unique father/son relationship that powerfully captures that irreversible moment when a boy first sees his hero father for the man he is, with all his frailties and fears. The story is told with authenticity, wit, charm, and empathy, and should not be missed.
Kerrigan is best known for his 1999 hit Human Traffic for which, amidst several other awards, he won a BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Director and was nominated for a Carl Foreman Award for the Most Promising Newcomer at the BAFTA 2000 awards in London.
Kerrigan is worked alongside the experienced and award-winning producer Sally Hibbin of Screen East-sponsored Parallax Independent, whose extensive list of credits include Yasmin, Liam starring Ian Hart and Carla’s Song that was directed by Ken Loach and starred Robert Caryle. He also appeared in her 1990 hit Riff Raff, winner of the Cannes Critics prize.
I Know You Know has the financial backing of the Film Agency for Wales, on behalf of the Arts Council of Wales National Lottery and the Wales Creative IP Fund, managed by Finance Wales on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government, in association with Limelight, Post Republic and the Screen East Content Investment Fund. Worldwide sales are being handled by LA based, The Little Film Company, helmed by the acclaimed sales agent, Robbie Little.
Pauline Burt, Chief Executive of the Film Agency said: "From the Film Agency’s point of view, this is the type of opportunity we relish having ? the chance to play our part in helping a talented Welsh filmmaker to make a film that he is passionate about and share it with audiences throughout Wales, the UK and internationally.
"I Know you Know is one of eight features that the Film Agency For Wales is currently supporting with production finance and we are absolutely delighted to have been involved with the film. The story is original, touching and evocative while showcasing some of the very best Welsh talent.
"I am sure that the film will receive a great reception at the London Film Festival this weekend and look forward to showcasing it in Wales as the closing night film of the inaugural Soundtrack Film And Music festival, which runs from the 26th-29th November in Cardiff."
The Film Agency For Wales is funded by the Arts Council For Wales, the UK Film Council and the Welsh Assembly Government, via Creative Business Wales, the latter of which was set up to support, encourage and increase the range and number of films being produced in Wales and to foster the abundance of creative talent inWales.
For further information please contact
Lisa Jenkins, Press Officer, Film Agency for Wales
Tel: 029 2046 7480 or visit www.filmagencywales.com
