US EditionHarris Dickinson Takes Cannes by Storm with Directorial Debut 'Urchin'
- Harris Dickinson made his debut as a director with the film 'Urchin,' which had its premiere in the Un Certain Regard lineup at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and features Frank Dillane portraying a drug-addicted man living on the streets of London.
- Dickinson developed the film inspired by real interactions with homeless individuals and charities, aiming for a focused character study grounded in social reality influenced by filmmakers like Ken Loach.
- 'Urchin' gained critical acclaim at Cannes for its sensitive portrayal and deviation from conventional filmmaking formulas, expanding audiences' perceptions of Dickinson's creative abilities.
- The day following the premiere, Dickinson revealed that nerves had overwhelmed her before the screening and expressed feeling even more exposed while directing than she usually does when acting.
- Dickinson aims to balance his directing career with acting and is set to take on the role of John Lennon in a multi-part Beatles project directed by Sam Mendes.
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Breaking Baz @ Cannes: ‘Urchin’s’ Frank Dillane Arrived In Cannes A Virtual Unknown, But Harris Dickinson’s Directorial Debut Has Made Him A Star
EXCLUSIVE: It is Frank Dillane’s first time attending the Cannes Film Festival. He arrived a virtual unknown as the lead in Harris Dickinson’s directorial debut feature Urchin, shown in Un Certain Regard, and he will depart a star. He notes with a hint of alarm in his voice that he hasn’t walked anywhere, “just been chauffeured […]
Harris Dickinson Takes Cannes by Storm with Directorial Debut 'Urchin'
Harris Dickinson Takes Cannes by Storm with Directorial Debut 'Urchin' Harris Dickinson, a celebrated British actor best known for his roles in 'Babygirl' and 'Triangle of Sadness,' has taken his talents behind the camera with the release of his debut feature film 'Urchin.' The film made its debut at the Cannes Film Festival without the typical blueprint or algorithm filmmakers usually follow.In an interview with Reuters, Dickinson expressed tha…
Cannes 2025 : We Met Harris Dickinson, the Future John Lennon of the Film About the Beatles of Sam Mendes
INTERVIEW. A very prominent actor since the Palme d'or "Without Filter", Harris Dickinson tells us about his first film as director, "Urchin", presented in Cannes in the category Un Certain Regard.
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