Franklyn (2008)

The film is a split narrative set simultaneously in contemporary London and in a future metropolis ruled by religious fervor. It's the story of four lost souls, divided by two parallel ... See full summary »

Director:

Gerald McMorrow

Writer:

Gerald McMorrow

Stars:

Eva Green, Ryan Phillippe, Sam Riley

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eva Green	...	Emilia / Sally
Ryan Phillippe	...	Preest / David Esser
Sam Riley	...	Milo
Bernard Hill	...	Peter Esser
James Faulkner	...	Dr. Earlle / Pastor Bone
Stephen Walters	...	Wormsnakes / Wasnik
Art Malik	...	Tarrant
Susannah York	...	Margaret
Richard Coyle	...	Dan
Kika Markham	...	Naomi
Helmut Christian Kirchmeier	...	Street Preacher
Hilary Sesta	...	Female Preacher
Matthew Flynn	...	Cleric 1
Janetta Morrow	...	Guilty Woman
Doug Allen	...	Cleric 2

Storyline

The film is a split narrative set simultaneously in contemporary London and in a future metropolis ruled by religious fervor. It's the story of four lost souls, divided by two parallel worlds, on course for an explosive collision when a single bullet will decide all their fates.

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Plot Keywords:

detective | masked vigilante | redhead | cross | one word title | 

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Taglines:

Reality hasn't got a prayer.

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Details

Country:

France UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 February 2009 (UK)

Also Known As:

Dark World

Filming Locations:

Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Recorded Picture Company (RPC), Aramid Entertainment Fund, Film4

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Initially, Ewan McGregor, Paul Bettany and John Hurt were set to star, but the film's schedule was thrown when McGregor broke his leg in a biking accident and was forced to drop out. Eva Green remained the only member of the original cast.

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Goofs

(at around 55 mins) When Emilia puts her cigarette out on a round white object, it clearly shows the cigarette falling off of the object onto the table. A few moments later, the next camera angle zooms in revealing the cigarette sitting back on top of the white object.

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Quotes

Preest: Fractured. Infected. Forgotten. Meanwhile's slum quarter.

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Soundtracks

"Meechs' Theme"
Performed by Malakai

User Reviews

Clever

Was a bit wary of this one - had read comments about it being pretentious and a little too clever for it's own good.

No need to worry on either front.

Thought it was excellent - beautifully shot, fabulous performances by all involved and the story comes together wonderfully. The parallel world of Meanwhile City is simply stunning.

Think you have to be able to go with it for the first half - and allow it time to start unfolding. This may frustrate some, but it definitely has a sense of balance and shows enough to keep your attention without over-elaborating unnecessary plot strands.

Really hope it does well... it's shows bigger budget, mainstream multiplex fodder how it could, and should, be done.