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Shaun and Daz are vibrant kids, wasted by their experience of education. All they have is friendship and Shaun's first love Katy. From the moment Shaun steps into our world he is bound to lose. Labeled as a violent bully he destroys himself and Daz with him. Shaun has twelve years to reflect on an intense summer of love, sex and loyalty. But Daz's imminent death forces Shaun to confront his past.
A young man adrift in his life finds himself drawn into the melancholic world of a boarding school for boys. As he navigates the complex relationships and unspoken tensions within the institution, he confronts his own desires and the consequences of his choices. The film explores themes of identity, isolation, and the search for belonging in a stifling environment.
Summer received a limited release and garnered modest attention, primarily within niche film circles. Critics noted its atmospheric portrayal of adolescent angst and its understated direction, though some found its pacing slow and its narrative lacking in definitive resolution.
Praised for its sensitive depiction of a young man's inner turmoil.
Commented on for its atmospheric and contemplative visual style.
Criticized by some for its deliberately slow pacing and ambiguous ending.
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The film was shot on location in a former monastery in Portugal, contributing to its distinctive and somber atmosphere.
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Summer is a stunner! Every once in a while a fabulous British independent film slips under the radar and is criminally missed by a ream of cinema goers. Summer is one such film. It's directed by Kenneth Glenaan, written by Hugh Ellis and...