Skellig (film)

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Skellig
Written by	Irena Brignull; David Almond
Directed by	Annabel Jankel
Starring	Tim Roth; Bill Milner; Skye Bennett; John Simm; Kelly Macdonald; Jermaine Allen
Theme music composer	Step Warbeck
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
Production
Producer	Nick Hirschkorn
Running time	102 minutes
Original release
Release	12 April 2009

Skellig (also known as Skellig: The Owl Man) is a 2009 British fantasy television film directed by Annabel Jankel and starring Tim Roth in the title role. The screenplay by Irena Brignull is based on David Almond's novel of the same name.^[1]

Plot

Secondary school student Michael Cooper moves to a decrepit house, with his parents and baby sister. There, the baby suffers a heart condition and is sent to the hospital. Michael investigates the dilapidated garden shed and meets Skellig, a man with owl wings. Michael befriends a girl named Mina, who is equally intrigued by Skellig. When the couple argue about moving away, Michael brings Skellig outside and Dave destroys the shed. Michael and Mina take Skellig to a tall tower, where Skellig reveals his magical ability. The condition of the baby girl worsens and Michael frequently visits the hospital, where he meets a dying woman named Grace. Encouraged by Michael, Skellig allegedly visits the hospital to save the baby, whom Michael and his parents named Grace Joy. Some time later, Skellig spends time with Michael and Mina.

Cast

Tim Roth as Skellig
Bill Milner as Michael Cooper
Skye Bennett as Mina
Kelly Macdonald as Louise
John Simm as Dave
Jermaine Allen as Leakey
Edna Doré as Grace
Eros Vlahos as Coot
Alexander Armstrong as Mr. Hunt
Navin Chowdhry as Mr. Watson
Nickie Rainsford as Mina's mother
Tameka Empson as Nurse #1
Lisa Zahra as Nurse #2
Corey Brown as Schoolboy

Production

The film was part of Sky 1's plan to invest £10 million in producing three new high-definition dramas.^[2] Filming began in Caerphilly on 2 September 2008, with scenes shot in and around Cardiff, Wales.^[3]^[4] Roth joined the cast for the film.^[5] It was written by Brignull and directed by Jankel. The film aired on Sky 1 on 12 April 2009.^[3]

Awards

Won - Cinekid Film Award - Honorable Mention
Nominated - RTS Television Award for Best Effects in Picture Enhancement
Nominated - RTS Television Award for Best Effects in Special Effects
Nominated - RTS Television Award for Best Make-Up Design
Nominated - VES Awards for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Mini-Series or Series
Nominated - PI.CA for Everything

Notes

^ Shepherd, Rob (2 September 2008). "Tim Roth to star in Sky 1's Skellig". Broadcastnow. Emap. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
^ West, Dave (19 March 2008). "Sky One sets three major HD series". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2 September 2008.
^ ^a ^b Holmwood, Leigh (2 September 2008). "Tim Roth to don wings as Skellig". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 September 2008.
^ Bignell, Paul (14 September 2008). "On location: California, Cannes... and now Cardiff". The Independent.
^ Fletcher, Alex (2 September 2008). "Tim Roth confirmed for 'Skellig' cast". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2 September 2008.

External links

Skellig at IMDb

[Bcn-1] Shepherd, Rob (2 September 2008). "Tim Roth to star in Sky 1's Skellig". Broadcastnow. Emap. Retrieved 11 April 2009.

[2] West, Dave (19 March 2008). "Sky One sets three major HD series". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2 September 2008.

[Guardian_report-3] Holmwood, Leigh (2 September 2008). "Tim Roth to don wings as Skellig". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 September 2008.

[4] Bignell, Paul (14 September 2008). "On location: California, Cannes... and now Cardiff". The Independent.

[5] Fletcher, Alex (2 September 2008). "Tim Roth confirmed for 'Skellig' cast". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2 September 2008.

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