'The Inheritance' - film, Tim Barrow
An interesting twist on the classic road movie formula, this follows two brothers as they journey across Scotland to collect the inheritance left to them by their father. This film is concerned with story and character as opposed to dazzling effects, and in all honesty the Scottish countryside provides all the aesthetic wonder a film needs. The inheritance succeeds in creating scenes of heightened tension and drama by drawing the viewer right inside the car with the brothers. Written in 2 months, and filmed over 11 days on a budget of £5000, The Inheritance is a dark, touching look at brotherhood, identity and the stereotype of the Scotsman's inability to express his feelings. David (Tim Barrow) and Fraser (Fraser Sivewright) are two brothers who haven't seen each other for years thanks to Fraser staying in Scotland and his sibling moving down to London. But their lives intersect once more when their father (Tom Hardy) dies and they both attend the funeral. Later, they reluctantly discuss what to do with their inheritance, which seems to be various belongings, a house and their father's workshop. David doesn't want any part of it and can't wait to leave, but Fraser finds a letter and a key; the letter tells them to head off to the Isle of Skye to win their true inheritance - but it doesn't mean the brothers are going to get on during the journey... "Essentially a two-hander, this is a film of astonishing conviction." Q and A session with producer Tim BarrowDate: 20/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 23
Type: Film and Music