Fish Tank

UK 2009 colour 124 min.
dir: Andrea Arnold
pro: Kees Kasander, Nick Laws   Kees, Kasander, BBC Films, Brytyjski Instytut Filmowy, Limelight
sc: Andrea Arnold
ph: Robbie Ryan
ed: Nicolas Chaudeurge
cast: Katie Jarvis, Kierston Wareing, Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Griffiths, Harry Treadaway
dis: Syrena Films

 

“Fish Tank” is the story of Mia, a volatile 15-year-old, who is always in trouble and who become excluded from school and ostracized by her friends. One hot summer’s day her mother brings home a  mysterious stranger called Connor who promises to change everything and bring love into all their lives.

 

BAFTA Awards 2010 – BAFTA Film Award
Cannes FF 2009 – Jury Prize
Chicago IFF 2009 – Special Jury Prize for Andrea Arnold
British Independent Film Awards 2009 – Best Director, Most Promising Newcomer
Motovun FF 2009 – FIPRESCI Prize for Andrea Arnold