SOMERS TOWN: New UK drama by dir. Shane Meadows opens 8/7 in LA August 7, 2009

SOMERS TOWN
Heartwarming UK drama by director Shane Meadows
Shows at Nuart, Los Angeles August 7-13, 2009

Showtimes (8/7-13): Fri-Sun at 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30 & 9:30; Mon-Thu at 5:30, 7:30 & 9:30

Advance ticket purchase at: http://tickets.landmarktheatres.com and at theatre box office.

Official Film Website: http://www.filmmovement.com/filmcatalog/index.asp?MerchandiseID=193

Two teenagers, both newcomers to London, forge an unlikely friendship over the course of a hot summer in this dramatic comedy from award-winning director Shane Meadows (This Is England, Dead Man’s Shoes, TwentyFourSeven). Tomo (Thomas Turgoose of This Is England) is a runaway from Nottingham; Marek (Piotr Jagiello), a Polish immigrant, lives in the district of Somers Town, between King's Cross and Euston stations, where his dad is working on a new rail link. When Marek agrees to let homeless Tomo move into his room, unbeknownst to his father, the pair forms a strong bond, as they work odd jobs for an eccentric neighbor and compete for the attention of Maria (Elisa Lasowski), a beautiful young French waitress with whom they are both infatuated. But it's only a matter of time before Marek's dad discovers what's going on...Winner of the Best Actor award (for both young leads) at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, as well as the Best New British Feature award at the 2008 Edinburgh Film Festival.

“5 STARS. A film you simply never want to end!”- Joshua Rothkopf, Time Out New York

“Witty and warmhearted! It's a feel-good movie that’s…endlessly charming.”- Aaron Hillis, The Village Voice

“Brash and fearless! This amazing find is just about perfect…Meadows’ best yet!”- Alison Willmore, IFC’s The Independent Eye

“Sweet, funny…and very satisfying.”- Simon Abrams, NY Press

“Young Thomas Turgoose won our hearts.”- Elizabeth Weitzman, NY Daily News

"Hilarious, heartwarming British film-making... Superb" - Robbie Collin, News of the World

FESTIVALS AND AWARDS
WINNER – Best Actor - Tribeca Film Festival
WINNER – Best New British Feature - Edinburgh Film Festival
Nominated – Best Actor, Best British Independent Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay – British Independent Film Awards
Official Selection – Berlin Int’l Film Festival
Official Selection – Karlovy Vary Film Festival
Official Selection – Opening Night Film at San Francisco Independent Film Festival

Official Website: http://www.filmmovement.com/filmcatalog/index.asp?MerchandiseID=193