The Survivalist
Directed byStephen Fingleton
Produced by
  • David Gilbery
  • Wayne Marc Godfrey
  • Robert Jones
Starring
CinematographyDamien Elliott
Edited byMark Towns
Distributed byBulldog Film Distribution
Release dates
  • 18 April 2015 (2015-04-18) (Tribeca)
  • 12 February 2016 (2016-02-12)
Running time
103 minutes[1]
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Budget£1 million[2]

The Survivalist is a 2015 British science fiction thriller film 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 her daughter uncover his refuge, seeking shelter and food.[10] Naturally suspicious of all strangers, he succumbs to his desire and strikes a bargain for the daughter's services in bed in exchange for bed and board.[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 80% score based on 5 reviews, with an average rating of 6.8/10.[13]

Accolades

Award Category Recipient Result Ref
British Academy Film Awards Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer Stephen Fingleton Pending [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 9 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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