The Survivalist (film)

The Survivalist
Directed by Stephen Fingleton
Produced by
  • David Gilbery
  • Wayne Marc Godfrey
  • Robert Jones
Written by Stephen Fingleton
Starring
Cinematography Damien Elliott
Edited by Mark Towns
Production
companies
The Fyzz Facility
Distributed by Bulldog Film Distribution
Release dates
  • 18 April 2015 (2015-04-18) (Tribeca)
  • 12 February 2016 (2016-02-12)
Running time
 103 minutes[1]
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Budget £1 million[2]

The Survivalist is a 2015 British science fiction thriller film written and directed by Stephen Fingleton[3] and starring Mia Goth, Martin McCann, and Olwen Fouere.[4] Filmed in Northern Ireland,[5] the post apocalyptic thriller[6] is in UK cinemas and on demand 12 February 2016.[7]

Plot

Set in a time of starvation, the Survivalist lives off a small plot of land hidden deep in the forest.[8] Living off the grid the survivalist relies on primal instinct and his wits to stay alive.[9] A starving woman and a girl she says is her daughter come about his refuge, initially seeking trader.[10] Naturally suspicious of all strangers, he strikes a bargain for bed and board, while sharing his bed with the daughter.[11] This generates a tense ongoing arrangement in a kill or be killed world.[12]

Cast

Release

Critical reception

The Survivalist received positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an 93% score based on 15 reviews, with an average rating of 7.3/10.[13]

Accolades

Award Category Recipient Result Ref
British Academy Film Awards Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer Stephen Fingleton Nominated [14][15]
British Independent Film Awards Douglas Hickox Award Stephen Fingleton Won [16]
British Independent Film Awards Most Promising Newcomer Mia Goth Nominated [17]
Sitges Film Festival Citizen Kane Award for Best Directorial Revelation Stephen Fingleton Won [18]
Tribeca Film Festival Best New Narrative Director - Special Jury Mention Stephen Fingleton Won [19]
Tribeca Film Festival Best Narrative Feature Stephen Fingleton Nominated [20]
Zurich Film Festival Best International Feature Film Stephen Fingleton Nominated [21]

References

  1. ↑ "THE SURVIVALIST (18)". British Board of Film Classification. 22 January 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  2. ↑ "Film". Culture Northern Ireland.
  3. ↑ "Stephen Fingleton talks 'The Survivalist'".
  4. ↑ "premiere: watch the intense trailer for mia goth’s next film, the survivalist". i-D.
  5. ↑ "Trailer, Poster & Stills For UK Post-Apocalyptic Thriller The Survivalist". Brutal As Hell.
  6. ↑ Leo Barraclough. "AFM: K5 Picks Up Stephen Fingleton’s Thriller ‘The Survivalist’". Variety.
  7. ↑ michaelblehrman (12 February 2016). "The Survivalist (2015)". IMDb.
  8. ↑ "First Trailer & Poster For BAFTA-Nominated Thriller THE SURVIVALIST". ScreenRelish.
  9. ↑ "10 films we're looking forward to in 2016". i-D.
  10. ↑ "'The Survivalist': Tribeca Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
  11. ↑ "premiere: watch the intense trailer for mia goth’s next film, the survivalist". i-D.
  12. ↑ "Upcoming British film cinema release calendar". Den of Geek.
  13. ↑ "The Survivalist (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  14. ↑ "BAFTA Nominees 2016 (Complete List) - Hollywood Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter.
  15. ↑ "Nominations Announced for the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2016".
  16. ↑ BIFA. "Winners".
  17. ↑ BIFA. "Nominations".
  18. ↑ "Sitges Film Festival - Festival Internacional de Cinema Fantàstic de Catalunya » Festival ›".
  19. ↑ "Tribeca". Tribeca.
  20. ↑ "Tribeca Film Festival Announces 2015 World Narrative, Documentary Competition and Viewpoints Selections". Filmmaker Magazine.
  21. ↑ "The Survivalist - Movies - Zurich Film Festival". Zurich Film Festival.

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