Genesis Film Sales is in
Cannes with The Wee Man, a new crime thriller that has a market screening today
(16 May).
The film is based on the
true story of Glaswegian gangster Paul Ferris.
John Hannah (Four
Weddings and a Funeral) and Martin Compston (The Disappearance of
Alice Creed) lead the cast, which also includes Rita Tushingham, Stephen
McCole, Patrick Bergin, Clare Grogan and Dennis Lawson.
Ray Burdis (The Krays)
directs.
Ferris described as ‘the
most feared man in Glasgow,’ was brought up in the 1960s on the notorious Black
Hill estate before turning to a life of crime.
Ian Hall, CEO of Genesis, said: “We are very proud of our Cannes slate this year, and we expect this to be our strongest market to date. We are especially excited to be premièring The Wee Man which tells a great, gritty British story with fantastic performances.”
Source: Screen Daily
Ian Hall, CEO of Genesis, said: “We are very proud of our Cannes slate this year, and we expect this to be our strongest market to date. We are especially excited to be premièring The Wee Man which tells a great, gritty British story with fantastic performances.”
Source: Screen Daily
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