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Benjamin

2019-03-15 · 85 min · ★ 6.1

Romance · Comedy · Drama

Benjamin, a rising star filmmaker, is on the brink of premiering his difficult second film No Self at the London Film Festival when Billie, his hard drinking publicist, introduces him to a mesmeric French musician called Noah.

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Directors
Simon Amstell
Production companies
Open Palm Films, Art Sploitation Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Colin MorganColin MorganBenjamin
Phénix BrossardPhénix BrossardNoah
Joel FryJoel FryStephen
Jessica RaineJessica RaineBillie
Jack RowanJack RowanHarry
Anna ChancellorAnna ChancellorTessa
Nathan Stewart-JarrettNathan Stewart-JarrettPaul
Michèle BelgrandMichèle BelgrandAdrienne
James LaileyClaude
Ellie KendrickEllie KendrickAnne the Dancer
Mark KermodeMark KermodeHimself
Simon MayoSimon MayoHimself
Gabe GilmourBodhi
Robin PetersEditor
Arnab ChandaArnab ChandaGuru
James BloorJames BloorAlex
Jessie CaveJessie CaveMartha
Joanne HowarthJoanne HowarthShop Keeper
Mariam HaqueMariam HaqueFilm Festival Host
Kriss DosanjhKriss DosanjhMonk

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