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Nowhere Boy (Original title)
Dates: 2009 (Copyright), 26 December 2009 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Sam Taylor-Wood

Synopsis: Drama about the early life of John Lennon. Focusses on his relationship with his Aunt Mimi, with whom he lived, and his mother Julia.

Genre:
Biopic

Subjects:
Lennon, John (1940-1980), Mothers
Releases
Date: 26 December 2009Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 96 mins 57 secs - Length: 8726 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Icon Film Distribution

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (14)
In: Empire n247 January 2010  Pages: 136-139
Title: The lover...the fighterAuthor: PIERCE, Nev Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile and interview with up and coming actor Aaron Johnson about his career and his two most high profile films to-date: NOWHERE BOY and KICK-ASS.

In: Sight and Sound v20 n4 April 2010  Page: 96
Title: Additions & correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Additional filmographic data.

In: Sight and Sound v20 n1 January 2010  Pages: 48-49
Title: Reviews: Film of the month: Almost famousAuthor: JOHNSTON, Trevor Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Review for Sam Taylor-Wood's debut feature NOWHERE BOY, plus a sidebar with an interview with Taylor-Wood about her reasons for wanting to film the story of John Lennon's formative years.

In: Sight and Sound v20 n1 January 2010  Page: 72
Title: Reviews: Nowhere BoyArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1712 4 Dec 2009  Pages: 14-21
Title: Awards countdown: BAFTA: British films special: The...Author: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Debutantes' ball". Discusses the success of many British films in 2009, with many by first-time filmmakers. Plus profiles the British films tipped for success at the 2010 BAFTA Awards.

In: Cinema Business n55 Mar/Apr 2009  Page: 27
Title: £3m backing for British moviesArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of the financial support given by the UK Film Council and the Lottery Fund to British films, including HARRY BROWN, NOWHERE BOY and 1939.

In: Variety 9 Nov 2009  Page: 40
Title: ReviewsAuthor: FELPERIN, Leslie Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1709 13 Nov 2009  Page: 41
Title: Reviews: London Film Festival: Nowhere BoyAuthor: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1698 31 Jul 2009  Pages: 10-11
Title: Perfect pitchAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reports on the current trend in UK film production for low-budget Britsh rock biopics; especially the challenges faced by filmmakers in securing expensive music rights to popular songs for the soundtrack.

In: Empire n246 December 2009  Pages: 142-145
Title: Sonic youthAuthor: PIERCE, Nev Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Sam Taylor-Wood discusss her experiences of filming the biopic of John Lennon's early years, NOWHERE BOY

In: Empire n244 October 2009  Pages: 30-31
Title: News etc.: Nowhere BoyArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of Sam Taylor-Woods' NOWHERE BOY.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v412 n6 30 Oct 2009  Page: 78
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BENNETT, Ray Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: London Film Festival Catalogue v53rd 2009  Page: 9
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v53rd 2009: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Review of NOWHERE BOY by director Sam Taylor-Wood, with credits.Plus, short biofilmographical note about her.

In: Screen International n1690 15 May 2009  Page: 33
Title: In ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
Title: Adaptation, intermediality and the British celebrity biopic
Author: Minier, Márta  Pages: x, 234 pages