Human Traffic (Original title)
Dates: 1999 (Copyright), 04 June 1999 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, IrelandDirector: Justin Kerrigan
Synopsis: Drama set in modern day Cardiff, which observes the lifestyles of five young people who spend most of their time looking forward to the weekend when they can go clubbing, partying and taking drugs. Comedy. A look at the lifestyles of five young people who spend most of their time looking forward to the weekend when they can go clubbing and take copious amounts of drugs. Following the weekend, they spend most of their time winding down and looking forward to Friday night and the next bout of hedonistic activity.
Genre: Drama
Subject: Weekends
Releases
Date: 1999not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby / Digital StereoRuntime: 97 mins Length: 8941 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 1999Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundDialogue (original): English
Title: RWDArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of DVD release of HUMAN TRAFFIC REMIXED.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n1 January 2003 Page: 60
Title: Home moviesAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Released on DVD as HUMAN TRAFFIC REMIXED, controversial because the director was apparently neither involved nor told of the project by producer Allan Niblo.
In: Sight and Sound v12 n12 December 2002 Page: 8
Title: Mr BusyArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Justin Kerrigan is in financial dispute with Allan Niblo's production company Fruit Salad Films over sales of HUMAN TRAFFIC and also Niblo's DVD 'remix' of Kerrigan's film.
In: Filmovy Prehled n4 2000 Pages: 11-12
Title: [Filmovy Prehled - n4 2000: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Czech
In: Premiere n280 Jun/Jul 2000 Page: 58
Title: Human trafficAuthor: S.L. Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Short review.
In: Exposure Summer 2000 Pages: 24-26
Title: The Welsh Connection.Author: BRETT, Anwar Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview in which David Bennett talks about working with Justin Kerrigan on making HUMAN TRAFFIC, and also his career in films and television.
In: Empire n131 May 2000 Page: 144,146
Title: DVD to buyAuthor: [MD] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Interview June 2000 Page: 62
Title: The big rave roll-outAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On 3 films looking at rave culture: HUMAN TRAFFIC, GROOVE and BETTER LIVING THROUGH CIRCUITRY.
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione n46 Jul/Aug 2000 Pages: 34-35
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - n46 Jul/Aug 2000: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Sight and Sound v10 n2 February 2000 Page: 62
Title: DVDsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A note on the release on DVD of HUMAN TRAFFIC.
In: Empire n127 January 2000 Page: 140
Title: Videos to rentAuthor: [AC] Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n12 December 1999 Page: 64
Title: Video: rentalAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Inside Film n20 December 1999 Page: 22
Title: indy film reviewsAuthor: WHITE, Merran Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1218 23 Jul 1999 Page: 1
Title: LondonAuthor: MINNS, Adam Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On renaissance Films having picked up international sales duties on HUMAN TRAFFIC.
In: Screen International n1217 16 Jul 1999 Page: 28
Title: Human TrafficAuthor: JOHNSTON, Sheila Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n71 Jun/Jul 1999 Pages: 38-39
Title: ReviewsAuthor: WALSH, Stephen Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n121 July 1999 Page: 23
Title: New filmsAuthor: LEWIS, Trevor Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Skrien n236 September 1999 Pages: 44-45
Title: Human traffic: de paradox van het acterenAuthor: PUNT, Michael Article type: ReviewLanguage: Dutch
In: Cinema Scope n1 1999 Pages: 38-39
Title: Cinema Scope reviewAuthor: SMITH, Shane Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviews of films shown in 1999 Toronto International Film Festival.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n7 July 1999 Page: 64
Title: Additions and correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Additional filmographic data.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n6 June 1999 Pages: 46-47
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BROOKS, Xan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Total Film n30 July 1999 Page: 82
Title: New filmsAuthor: JOLIN, Dan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 14 Jun 1999 Page: 34
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review July 1999 Page: 26
Title: Human trafficAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Black Film Bulletin v7 n2 Summer 1999 Page: 17
Title: [ The Black Film Bulletin - v7 n2 Summer 1999: no known title]Author: HARRY, Allister Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Exposure Spring 1998 Pages: 31-32
Title: All human life is here.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article looking at Kerrigan and his work and background, in which he talks about his work and his film HUMAN TRAFFIC.
In: Eyepiece v19 n2 Apr/May 1998 Page: 21
Title: [Eyepiece - v19 n2 Apr/May 1998: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: In-production crew credits.
In: Screen International n1150 20 Mar 1998 Page: 10
Title: [Screen International - n1150 20 Mar 1998: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: on the state of production and the rights sales
In: Screen International n1146 20 Feb 1998 Page: 42
Title: International ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Author: Glasby, Matt Pages: x, 224 pages
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1035489
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1999BFI identifier: N-502669
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1035489
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1999BFI identifier: N-502668
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1999BFI identifier: N-502669
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Dates: 1999 (Copyright), 04 June 1999 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, IrelandDirector: Justin Kerrigan
Synopsis: Drama set in modern day Cardiff, which observes the lifestyles of five young people who spend most of their time looking forward to the weekend when they can go clubbing, partying and taking drugs. Comedy. A look at the lifestyles of five young people who spend most of their time looking forward to the weekend when they can go clubbing and take copious amounts of drugs. Following the weekend, they spend most of their time winding down and looking forward to Friday night and the next bout of hedonistic activity.
Genre: Drama
Subject: Weekends
Releases
Date: 1999not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby / Digital StereoRuntime: 97 mins Length: 8941 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 1999Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundDialogue (original): English
Credits
(102)
Production Company: Fruit Salad Films, Presented by: Irish Screen, Executive Producer: Renata S. Aly, Co-executive Producer: Michael Wearing, Co-executive Producer: Nigel Warren-Green, Kevin Menton, Producer: Allan Niblo, Producer: Emer McCourt, Associate Producer: Arthur Baker, Associate Producer: Rupert Preston, Head of Production [Irish Screen]: David Mcloughlin, Production Manager: Jonathan Rawlinson, Additional Production Management: Stella Nwimo, Production Co-ordinator: Andrea Cornwall, Production Co-ordinator: Marcus Collier, Assistant Production Co-ordinator: Claire Mason, Accountant: Maden Patel, Location Manager: Peter Vidler, Location Manager: Frank Coles, Additional Location Management: Andy Collie, Assistant Location Manager: Roland Mercer, Post-production Supervisor: Maria Walker, Post-production Supervisor: Jackie Vance, Post-production Co-ordinator: Claire Mason, Assistant Post-production Co-ordinator: Lester Keates, Production Consultant: Andy Ordonez, Development/Production Assistant: Anna Wilson, Assistant Director (1st): Emma Pounds, Assistant Director (1st): Hywel Watkins, Charlie Watson, Assistant Director (2nd): Marcus Collier, Mathew Penry Davey, Assistant Director (3rd): Tivian Zvekan, Martin Scanlan, Assistant Director (Pick-ups, 1st): Marcus Collier, Director's Assistant: John Vanden-Heede, Script Supervisor: Laura Gwynn, Casting (Director): Sue Jones, Gary Howe, Casting (Additional): Jason Camilleri, Written by: Justin Kerrigan, Director of Photography: David Bennett, Camera Assistant: Jason Claire, Steadicam: Paul Edwards, Focus Puller: Mike Chitty, Clapper Loader: Ewan O'Brien, Additional Clapper Loader: Glyn Williams, Chief Gaffer: Andrew Taylor, Gaffer: Roy Bellett, Electrician: Mark Hutchins, Key Grip: David Hopkins, Grip .: Nick Kilroy, Stills Photographer: Hector Bermejo, Film Editor: Patrick Moore, Additional Editing: Stuart Gazzard, Assistant Editor: Amy Adams, Edit Facilities: The OBE Partnership Ltd, Editbox Editor: Clayton Lonie Jr, Production Designer: David Buckingham, Art Director: Sue Ayton, Art Department Co-ordinator: Gareth 'Spike' Thomas, Set Dresser: Ed Talfan, Set Dresser: Riana Griffiths, Storyboard Artist: Nick Kilroy, Storyboard Artist: Deena Mathews, Props Master: John C. Reilly, Costume Designer: Claire Anderson, Costume Supervisor: Anne McManus, Assistant Costume Supervisor: Sheenagh O'Marah, Make-up/Hair Design: Tony Lilley, Hair/Make-up Artist: Hannah Coles, Kerry September, Original Music: Roberto Mello, Matthew Herbert, Music Supervisor: Pete Tong, Music Co-ordinator: Roberto Mello, Music Research: Phil Faversham, James McCool, Assistant Music Research: Josie James, Assistant Music Research: Nick Kilroy, Deena Mathews, Music Editor: Kenny Clark, Music Consultant: Arthur Baker, Sound Recordist: Martyn Stevens, Boom Operator: Jeff Welch, Re-recording Mixer: Craig Irving, Nick Le Mesurier, Assistant Re-recording Mixer: Mark Lafbery, Re-recorded at: Twickenham Film Studios, Pinewood Studios, Supervising Sound Editor: Glenn Freemantle, Sound Editor: Tom Sayers, Assistant Sound Editor: Susan French, Sound Post-production: Reel Sound, Dialogue Editor: Keith Marriner, Dialogue Editor: Gillian Dodders, ADR Recordist: Sandy Buckanan, Foley Editor: Miriam Ludbrook, Sales & Distribution: Ben Roberts, Head of Press & Publicity: Sean Tuomey, Publicity: J.B. Hall
Cast
(59)
John Simm (Jip), Lorraine Pilkington (Lulu), Shaun Parkes (Koop), Danny Dyer (Moff), Nicola Reynolds (Nina), Dean Davies (Lee), Peter Albert (Lulu's Uncle Eric), Jan Anderson (Karen Benson), Terence Beesley (Moff's father), Sarah Blackburn (Jip's ex 2), Anne Bowen (Moff's grandmother), Neil Bowens (Asylum doorman), Peter Bramhill (Matt), Jo Brand (Mrs Reality), Stephanie Brooks (Fleur), Richard Coyle (Andy), Carl Cox (Pablo Hassan), Nicola Davey (Jip's ex 3), Roger Evans (Inca), Bradley Freegard (Tyler), Helen Griffin (Jip's mother), Emma Hall (Trixi), Elizabeth Harper (Jip's ex 1), Carol Harrison (Moff's mother), Jennifer Hill (Jip's secretary), Tyrone Johnson (hip hop junkie), Justin Kerrigan (Ziggy Marlon), Nicola Heywood-Thomas (TV interviewer), Nick Kilroy (Herbie), Andrew Lincoln (Felix), Howard Marks (Howard Marks), Robert Marrable (Casey), Louis Marriot (Cardiff bad boy), Danny Midwinter (Tyrone), Millsy in Nottingham (Millsy from Roath), Robbie Newby (Karen Benson's boyfriend), Ninjah (Tom Tom's MC), Cadfen Roberts (Jip's mother's client), Mad Doctor X (Koop's workmate), Phillip Rosch (Jip's manager), Jason Samuels (bad boy), Mark Seaman (Jeremy Faxman), Lynne Seymour (Connie), Patrick Taggart (Luke), Giles Thomas (Martin), Menna Trussler (Lulu's Auntie Violet), Larrington Walker (Koop's father), Anna Wilson (Boomshanka), Eilian Wyn (doctor), Tim Hamilton (breakdancer/bodypopper), Alicia Ferraboschi, Sherena Flash, Marat Khairoullu, Adam Pudney, Mark Seymore, Algernon Williams, Colin Williams, Frank Wilson (bodypopper), David Leverett ([Koop's father's doctor -role deleted])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(29)
In: Empire n163 January 2003 Page: 164Title: RWDArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of DVD release of HUMAN TRAFFIC REMIXED.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n1 January 2003 Page: 60
Title: Home moviesAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Released on DVD as HUMAN TRAFFIC REMIXED, controversial because the director was apparently neither involved nor told of the project by producer Allan Niblo.
In: Sight and Sound v12 n12 December 2002 Page: 8
Title: Mr BusyArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Justin Kerrigan is in financial dispute with Allan Niblo's production company Fruit Salad Films over sales of HUMAN TRAFFIC and also Niblo's DVD 'remix' of Kerrigan's film.
In: Filmovy Prehled n4 2000 Pages: 11-12
Title: [Filmovy Prehled - n4 2000: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Czech
In: Premiere n280 Jun/Jul 2000 Page: 58
Title: Human trafficAuthor: S.L. Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Short review.
In: Exposure Summer 2000 Pages: 24-26
Title: The Welsh Connection.Author: BRETT, Anwar Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview in which David Bennett talks about working with Justin Kerrigan on making HUMAN TRAFFIC, and also his career in films and television.
In: Empire n131 May 2000 Page: 144,146
Title: DVD to buyAuthor: [MD] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Interview June 2000 Page: 62
Title: The big rave roll-outAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On 3 films looking at rave culture: HUMAN TRAFFIC, GROOVE and BETTER LIVING THROUGH CIRCUITRY.
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione n46 Jul/Aug 2000 Pages: 34-35
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - n46 Jul/Aug 2000: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Sight and Sound v10 n2 February 2000 Page: 62
Title: DVDsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A note on the release on DVD of HUMAN TRAFFIC.
In: Empire n127 January 2000 Page: 140
Title: Videos to rentAuthor: [AC] Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n12 December 1999 Page: 64
Title: Video: rentalAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Inside Film n20 December 1999 Page: 22
Title: indy film reviewsAuthor: WHITE, Merran Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1218 23 Jul 1999 Page: 1
Title: LondonAuthor: MINNS, Adam Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On renaissance Films having picked up international sales duties on HUMAN TRAFFIC.
In: Screen International n1217 16 Jul 1999 Page: 28
Title: Human TrafficAuthor: JOHNSTON, Sheila Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n71 Jun/Jul 1999 Pages: 38-39
Title: ReviewsAuthor: WALSH, Stephen Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n121 July 1999 Page: 23
Title: New filmsAuthor: LEWIS, Trevor Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Skrien n236 September 1999 Pages: 44-45
Title: Human traffic: de paradox van het acterenAuthor: PUNT, Michael Article type: ReviewLanguage: Dutch
In: Cinema Scope n1 1999 Pages: 38-39
Title: Cinema Scope reviewAuthor: SMITH, Shane Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviews of films shown in 1999 Toronto International Film Festival.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n7 July 1999 Page: 64
Title: Additions and correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Additional filmographic data.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n6 June 1999 Pages: 46-47
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BROOKS, Xan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Total Film n30 July 1999 Page: 82
Title: New filmsAuthor: JOLIN, Dan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 14 Jun 1999 Page: 34
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review July 1999 Page: 26
Title: Human trafficAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Black Film Bulletin v7 n2 Summer 1999 Page: 17
Title: [ The Black Film Bulletin - v7 n2 Summer 1999: no known title]Author: HARRY, Allister Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Exposure Spring 1998 Pages: 31-32
Title: All human life is here.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article looking at Kerrigan and his work and background, in which he talks about his work and his film HUMAN TRAFFIC.
In: Eyepiece v19 n2 Apr/May 1998 Page: 21
Title: [Eyepiece - v19 n2 Apr/May 1998: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: In-production crew credits.
In: Screen International n1150 20 Mar 1998 Page: 10
Title: [Screen International - n1150 20 Mar 1998: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: on the state of production and the rights sales
In: Screen International n1146 20 Feb 1998 Page: 42
Title: International ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: Britpop cinema: from Trainspotting to This is EnglandAuthor: Glasby, Matt Pages: x, 224 pages
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1035489
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1999BFI identifier: N-502669
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1035489
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1999BFI identifier: N-502668
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1999BFI identifier: N-502669
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)