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| Scrapper Photo: Courtesy of Sundance Institute |
The film, written and directed by Londoner Charlotte Regan, won the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic in Utah. It tells the story of a 12-year-old girl who is evading child services but who finds her life shifting after her estranged father turns up. Starring Harris Dickinson and Lola Campbell, the film will be released across the UK on August 25.
Clare Binns, managing director, Picturehouse said: “We are delighted to welcome the hugely talented Charlotte Regan to Sundance Film Festival: London. It is thrilling that Scrapper is opening the 2022 festival in her hometown - and this original and terrific film will set the tone for a wonderful weekend.”
Charlotte Regan, Director, says: “Opening Sundance Film Festival: London is insane and not something we imagined getting to do. I'm so, so excited to bring the film to UK audiences and to get an extra step of the film's journey with the legends at Sundance."
Joana Vicente, CEO, Sundance Institute, says: “How great to be marking the 10th edition of Sundance Film Festival: London with our partners at Picturehouse, where we again bring the experience to our valued international community this year. The festival provides a place for cinema lovers to celebrate independent works by enthusiastically sharing in the energy of the films on screen, captivating dialogue, and inspiring programming. We’re particularly pleased to have Sundance alum Charlotte Regan, a Sundance Ignite Fellow and Sundance Film Festival alum, open the Festival with her charming film Scrapper for audiences to further discover and enjoy.”
Early bird passes are available from Picturehouse
