Just Inès
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Just Inès is a 2010 British film written and directed by Marcel Grant
. The film follows Tom Jackson, played by renowned UK actor Daniel Weyman
, through a period of redemption after a prison sentence for domestic violence. Only through a new relationship with French girl Inès, played by well-known actress Caroline Ducey
, can he find back his way in life.
The film was shot in United Kingdom and France as an independent production by the London-based production company Dancing Brave Pictures. The film received its world premiere to high acclaim at the 2010 International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg
and was also screened at the 2010 Cairo International Film Festival
, Egypt.
After being released and having spent some time with his mother and his brother, who live in a trailer park in absence of the early deceased father, he decides to move to London. Overcoming initial problems with the agent regarding his criminal record, he finally moves into a flat in Bloomsbury
.
Self-doubt and loneliness now seem to dominate his days. He eventually befriends a young girl called PJ. A friendship develops, which helps Tom regaining a bit of warmth and colour in life. But then Tom meets his beautiful French neighbour Inès. A tender connection develops among them.
This quietly mysterious woman intrigues Tom. When he finds out about her life, it finally puts everything in Tom’s own story into perspective. There might be damage, but there is always hope.
Interview with Marcel Grant at Rooms Magazine
Marcel Grant
Marcel Grant is a filmmaker based in London. He established the independent film production company Dancing Brave Pictures in 2004. He has written and directed two feature films Just Inès and Coffee Sex You, as well as mid-length film What’s Your Name 41? Early Life =Grant was born in London on 19...
. The film follows Tom Jackson, played by renowned UK actor Daniel Weyman
Daniel Weyman
Daniel Weyman is an English actor. He has appeared in stage productions such as Sam West's Sheffield Crucible production of As You Like It and the Chichester Festival Theatre's production of David Edgar's The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby...
, through a period of redemption after a prison sentence for domestic violence. Only through a new relationship with French girl Inès, played by well-known actress Caroline Ducey
Caroline Ducey
Caroline Ducey is a French actress, who appeared in 34 films since 1994.Outside of her home country, she is best known for her controversial role in Catherine Breillat's 1999 film Romance...
, can he find back his way in life.
The film was shot in United Kingdom and France as an independent production by the London-based production company Dancing Brave Pictures. The film received its world premiere to high acclaim at the 2010 International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg
International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg
Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival is an annual film festival held jointly by the cities of Mannheim and Heidelberg in Baden-Württemberg. The festival was established in 1952. In Mannheim there are six cinema centres and 19 single cinemas.The festival presents arthouse films of...
and was also screened at the 2010 Cairo International Film Festival
Cairo International Film Festival
The Cairo International Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Cairo, Egypt. It was established in 1976 and was the first international film festival held in the Arab world...
, Egypt.
Plot
The film starts with a depiction of Tom's current life. A businessman, he is lost in his deals and betrays his wife with a Buddhist girlfriend of his. When his wife threatens to leave him, he loses control and beats her violently. He is sentenced to 6 months in prison.After being released and having spent some time with his mother and his brother, who live in a trailer park in absence of the early deceased father, he decides to move to London. Overcoming initial problems with the agent regarding his criminal record, he finally moves into a flat in Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury
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.
Self-doubt and loneliness now seem to dominate his days. He eventually befriends a young girl called PJ. A friendship develops, which helps Tom regaining a bit of warmth and colour in life. But then Tom meets his beautiful French neighbour Inès. A tender connection develops among them.
This quietly mysterious woman intrigues Tom. When he finds out about her life, it finally puts everything in Tom’s own story into perspective. There might be damage, but there is always hope.
Cast
- Daniel WeymanDaniel WeymanDaniel Weyman is an English actor. He has appeared in stage productions such as Sam West's Sheffield Crucible production of As You Like It and the Chichester Festival Theatre's production of David Edgar's The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby...
as Tom Jackson - Caroline DuceyCaroline DuceyCaroline Ducey is a French actress, who appeared in 34 films since 1994.Outside of her home country, she is best known for her controversial role in Catherine Breillat's 1999 film Romance...
as Inès Cole - Barbara CabritaBarbara Cabrita- Early life :She began as a model at 16 years old. At 20 years old she plays in the sitcom "Le Groupe" but she became very well known with TV series RIS, police scientifique on first French TV channel, TF1.-TV series:*Le Groupe " '...
as Olivia - Veronica RobertsVeronica RobertsVeronica Roberts is a British actress, best known for playing Dorothy Bennett in the BBC drama Tenko and Laura Elliott in the ITV series Peak Practice....
as Tom's mother - Alice O'Connell as PJ
External links
Interview with Marcel Grant at Rooms Magazine