Why we picked it – We try to find a vaguely romantic film for our date closest to Valentine’s Day

Synopsis – An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians, Herb McGwyer and Nell Mortimer, to perform a private concert for him at his home. Herb and Nell were a folk duo, musically and romantically, who were big ten years ago but have since broken up in both senses. Very funny but also wistful about lost love and the dangers of looking back.

The film – This film originated in a short (which is available on You Tube – see below). It was made in 2007 and it took 17 years to turn it into a full length film.

Here is the director and cast talking about the making of the film

Links – imdb Financial Times review Guardian opinion piece inspired by the film

Director: James Griffiths, Writers: Tom Basden, Tim Key, Cinematography: Magni Ágústsson