Description
In London, Mike tries to rebuild his life: evangelists disrupt his sleep, an untrustworthy friend refuses to return stolen money, and soon he clashes with the law. As he navigates jobs as a cook and trash collector, he balances a newfound sense of community with his own destructive impulses. With Urchin, Harris Dickinson (Triangle of Sadness) delivers an impressive directorial debut: a raw film that blends classic British social realism with the restless energy of the Safdie brothers. The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
Length
99 min.Spoken language
EnglishSubtitles
DutchDirector
Harris DickinsonPremiere
National premiereActors
Frank Dillane, Amr Waked, Murat ErkekThis film plays on
First Feature Competition
In the First Feature Competition, we present international filmmakers and their first feature-length films. These first features come from all over the globe and offer us a glimpse into a wide variety of cultures and film styles, all of which with the fresh vision of a new filmmaker. Discover rising talents and your future favorite directors today – at the Leiden International Film Festival.