Shell

Shell

Movie |

Scotland | Parent Child Relationship

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  • Genre(s): Drama
  • Language(s): English
  • Cast(s): Chloe Pirrie, Joseph Mawle, Michael Smiley, Iain De Caestecker, Kate Dickie See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 1h 30min
  • Award(s): British Independent Film 2013 (Won)
    BAFTA Film 2014 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: "Wuthering Heights", 180
  • Story:
    Abandoned by her mother when she was a child, Shell has stayed to take care of her dying father but now feels trapped within the beautiful but desolate landscape that surrounds her. With only her routine of running the decaying petrol station, taking care of her father, and spending afternoons in her bedroom with a local mechanic, life is passing Shell by with every passing truck that rattles her walls. One day a salesman stops to re-fuel and offers Shell a taste of the outside world that takes her closer than ever to the edge of the road and her desire to escape.
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STORY

Story
Abandoned by her mother when she was a child, Shell has stayed to take care of her dying father but now feels trapped within the beautiful but desolate landscape that surrounds her. With only her routine of running the decaying petrol station, taking care of her father, and spending afternoons in her bedroom with a local mechanic, life is passing Shell by with every passing truck that rattles her walls. One day a salesman stops to re-fuel and offers Shell a taste of the outside world that takes her closer than ever to the edge of the road and her desire to escape.

AWARDS

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Won
British Independent Film Award

Most Promising Newcomer | 2013 | Chloe

FIPRESCI Prize Award

2012 | Scott

Prize of the City of Torino Award

Best Feature Film | 2012 | Scott

White Iris Award

Best First Film | 2013 | Scott

Nominations
BAFTA Film Award

Outstanding Debut by a British Writer Director or Producer | 2014 | Scott

ALFS Award

Breakthrough British Filmmaker | 2014 | Scott

Best British Newcomer Award

2012 | Chloe

(actor) | 2012 | Chloe

(director and screenwriter) | 2012 | Scott

Sutherland Award

First Feature Competition | 2012 | Scott

TRIVIA AND POPULAR DIALOGUES

Trivia

A purpose-built garage was built on the shores of Little Loch Broom near the Scottish Highlands town of Ullapool.

An expansion of Scott Graham's 2007 short.

Although set at a remote gas station, the title does not refer to the petrol company but to adolescent lead.

Popular Dialogues

"Robert: Shell? Like the petrol station? Shell: Shell, like the unique and beautiful thing you find in the sea."

"Shell: Adam works at the sawmill. Pete: Aye, you said. Pete: Yeah, there was a break-in on Friday night. Shell: Oh. What did they steal? Adam: Five chain saws, brand new. Pete: They know who did it? Adam: They think I did it. They never said but they phoned the house on Saturday morning and told me not to come back in. They've never had anything go missing before so it's... Shell: That's a shame. Adam: Yeah, I know I can get my job back at the pub if I want, but I'm thinking about starting up something for myself. A bit like your setup here Pete, I mean, are you needing any help or...? Pete: I'm not needing any help at the moment, no. Adam: But what about through the winter? I mean, there must be a few more... breakdowns. Pete: [pause] I've nothing for you. Adam: Ok. Shell: [pause] Adam's mum's not been very well. How is she? Adam: Yeah, she's much the same. Pete: What's wrong with her? Adam: She's our best customer. Shell: [pause] It's his mum's pub that he works at. Adam: [pause] She says I'm the only man who's ever loved her."

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