Neds
"A stringent street psychodrama in which brutality is an infection and every male is a carrier." NPR
Toronto International Film Festival
BFI London Film Festival
San Sebastian International Film Festival
Neds follows the story of John McGill, a young boy growing up in 1970s, Scotland. While a brilliant pupil who excels at school, his studious nature causes conflicts with his working-class family and the wider, gang-riddled neighbourhood. Directed and written by by Peter Mullan, who drew upon his own childhood experiences in Glasgow when making the film, NEDS is a powerful, intelligent and hugely impactful.
UK - 2010 - 2h 4m
Directed By: Peter Mullan
Written By: Peter Mullan
Starring: Peter Mullan, Martin Bell, Conor McCarron
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Neds
"A stringent street psychodrama in which brutality is an infection and every male is a carrier." NPR
Toronto International Film Festival
BFI London Film Festival
San Sebastian International Film FestivalNeds follows the story of John McGill, a young boy growing up in 1970s, Scotland. While a b...
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Neds Trailer
Encompassed by violent street gangs, neglectful parents, bullying teachers and a dearth of positive role models, a studious but emotionally abandoned kid turns thug.