The Ballad of Wallis Island

The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles, an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.

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Credits

Director:

James Griffiths

Executive Producer:

Carey Mulligan, Tom Basden, Tim Key, James Griffiths, Sarah Monteith, Laurence Brown, Stephen Kelliher, Yana Georgieva

Producer:

Rupert Majendie

Screenwriter:

Tom Basden, Tim Key

Cinematographer:

G. Magni Ágústsson

Editor:

Quin Williams

Production Designer:

Alexandra Toomey

Principal Cast:

Tom Basden, Tim Key, Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Carey Mulligan

Additional Credits:

Casting Director: Catherine Willis, Costume Designer: Gabriela Yiaxis, Music Supervisor: Gary Welch, Songs By: Tom Basden, Score By: Adem Ilhan

Contact

Distributor:

Lacey Beattie
lacey.beattie@focusfeatures.com

Public Film Contact:

Focus Features
filmfestivals@focusfeatures.com

Publicity Contact:

Lacey Beattie
lacey.beattie@focusfeatures.com
9175947654

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2024
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99 mins