Cannes 2025 festival-goers put their stamp of approval of Harris Dickinson the filmmaker, together with his directing debut “Urchin” profitable the FIPRESCI prize out of Un Sure Regard. What can’t the “Babygirl” and “Triangle of Unhappiness” and “Seashore Rats” and “The Iron Claw” actor and future John Lennon star do?
A favourite of IndieWire’s Display screen Speak podcast and Chief Movie Critic David Ehrlich, “Urchin” appeared primed for a significant scoop out of Cannes alongside different actor-turned-filmmakers (Kristen Stewart’s “Chronology of Water,” nonetheless and not using a purchaser, and Scarlett Johansson’s “Eleanor the Nice,” arrange at Sony Photos Classics and, we’re guessing, subsequent poised for a TIFF bow).
Alas, it took two months because the competition’s finish for rising distribution outfit 1-2 Particular to step in and purchase Dickinson’s movie for North American distribution. Starring Frank Dillane as an unhoused, drug-chasing drifter in London, and within the vein of Mike Leigh’s “Bare” when it comes to poisonous emotional candor, “Urchin” follows Mike (Dillane) as he tumbles via a cycle of habit, self-destruction, and London’s correctional system. Along with the FIPRESCI prize, Dillane additionally received a Finest Efficiency award out of Un Sure Regard. (IndieWire’s Anne Thompson even deemed Dillane a possible Oscar contender.)
Per a launch on July 15, 1-2 Particular will launch “Urchin” in theaters this fall. Anticipate to play the gamut of fall festivals as word-of-mouth builds, and Dickinson’s viral star retains rising (particularly since “Babygirl”).
Producer Archie Pearch mentioned, “We’re extremely excited to have 1-2 Particular on board as our North American distributor. Their daring, distinctive slate and deep ardour for the movie make them the perfect companion to assist us join with audiences throughout North America. As a brand new firm ourselves, we acknowledged a kindred spirit of their entrepreneurial ardour.”
Launched this previous February forward of the Berlinale by Sideshow co-founding govt Jason Hellerstein, 1-2 Particular has launched with a collection of intriguing buys this yr. The distributor is firmly within the Radu Jude enterprise, with North American rights to the Romanian director’s Silver Bear winner “Kontinental 25” and upcoming Locarno premiere “Dracula.” There’s additionally Christian Petzold’s “Miroirs No. 3,” purchased for the U.S. from Metrograph Photos, and Simón Mesa Soto’s Un Sure Regard Jury Prize winner “A Poet” developing.
“Urchin” was produced by Archie Pearch at Devisio Photos, with Scott O’Donnell of Somesuch. The movie was developed by BBC Movie and financed by BBC Movie, BFI, and Difficult Knot. Govt Producers are Eva Yates, Ama Ampadu, Alexandra Tynion, and Olivia Tyson.
The deal was negotiated by The Gersh Company, UTA Impartial Movie Group, and Charades on behalf of the filmmakers with 1-2 Particular.