A raw, honest and accurate portrayal of what it's like to deal (or not deal) with depression. We follow the manic highs and rock bottom lows of Joe Ridley as he hides his internal struggles from the love of his life, Elly. Funny one minute, painful the next, Hi-Lo Joe is structured and shot as if the film itself is dealing with the constant ups and unexpected downs of depression.
DIRECTOR
James Kermack
WRITER
James Kermack
CAST
Matthew Stathers
Lizzie Philips
Gethin Anthony
Tom Bateman
Thaila Zucchi
SALES
The Little Film Company
PRODUCERS
Julien Loeffler
James Kermack
Fabrice Smadja
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Sonder Films
Featuristic Films
DISTRIBUTION
The Film Label / Amazon Prime (UK)
REVIEWS
"Shot through with undeniable energy” - The Guardian
"A rather ingenious film" - BBC Radio
"A refreshingly honest film. Beautifully written, acted, and directed” - SANE Mental Health Charity
"Heart wrenching and, at times, darkly comedic" - OneFilmFan
"Hi-Lo Joe should be commended for its ambition." - Vulturehound
“The romcom tropes are endearing, Joe’s wit provides great comedic moments” - The Upcoming
FESTIVALS & AWARDS
Dinard British Film Festival - WORLD PREMIERE (France, 2016)
Snowdance Independent Film Festival (Germany, 2017)
Eindhovens Film Festival (Netherlands, 2017)
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