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Written by | Irena Brignull David Almond |
Directed by | Annabel Jankel |
Starring | Tim Roth Bill Milner Skye Bennett John Simm Kelly Macdonald Jermaine Allen |
Theme music composer | Step Warbeck |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
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Producer | Nick Hirschkorn |
Running time | 102 minutes |
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Release | 12 April 2009 |
Skellig (known in North America as Skellig: The Owl Man) is a 2009 British fantasy television film directed by Annabel Jankel and starring Tim Roth in the title role. The screenplay by Irena Brignull is based on David Almond's novel of the same name.[1]
Secondary school student Michael Cooper moves to a decrepit house, with his parents and baby sister. Michael feels abandoned by them, when they take care of their daughter. Michael's sister suffers a heart condition and she is sent to the hospital. Michael investigates the dilapidated garden shed and meets Skellig, a man with owl wings. Michael befriends a girl named Mina, who is equally intrigued by Skellig. When the couple argue about moving away, Michael brings Skellig outside and Dave destroys the shed. Michael and Mina take Skellig to a tall tower, where Skellig reveals his magical ability. The condition of the baby girl worsens and Michael frequently visits the hospital, where he meets a dying woman named Grace. Encouraged by Michael, Skellig allegedly visits the hospital to save the baby, whom Michael and his parents named Grace Joy. Some time later, Skellig spends time with Michael and Mina.
The film was part of Sky 1's plan to invest £10 million in producing three new high-definition dramas.[2] Filming started on 2 September 2008 in Caerphilly in Wales with scenes shot in and around Cardiff, Wales.[3][4] Cast members included Roth, Milner, Skye Bennett, Kelly Macdonald and John Simm.[5] The film was scripted by Irena Brignull and directed by Annabel Jankel.[3] It aired on Sky 1 on 12 April 2009.
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