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Rook Films
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Party. With family.
Colin has rented a stately country home for his extended family’s New Year celebrations. He’s the centre of attention until his estranged brother David unexpectedly arrives, throwing the family dynamic far off orbit.
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Jun 3, 2019 · via TMDB
This odd mix of family, friends, plus ones and exes provides an entertaining - if not uncomfortable - film. By its conclusion, you’re bound to be exhausted by the whole experience, yet simultaneously fixated by the car-crash unfolding in slow motion before you. ‘Happy New Year, Colin Burstead’ has more secrets and infighting than an episode of ‘Keeping up with the Kardashians’, so sit back and watch the drama unfold. - Charlie David Page Read Charlie's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-happy-new-year-colin-burstead-a-toxic-family-car-crash Head to https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/sff for more Sydney Film Festival reviews.
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Neil Maskell
Colin Burstead
Sam Riley
David Burstead
Sura Dohnke
Val Burstead
Bill Paterson
Gordon Burstead
Doon Mackichan
Sandy Burstead
Charles Dance
Uncle Bertie
Hayley Squires
Gini
Mark Monero
Warren
Joe Cole
Ed
Peter Ferdinando
Jimmy
Alexandra Maria Lara
Hannah
Sinéad Matthews
Lainey
Asim Chaudhry
Sham
Richard Glover
Lord Richard Cumberland
Sarah Baxendale
Paula
Vincent Ebrahim
Nikhil
Sudha Bhuchar
Maya
Laurie Rose
Director of Photography
Ben Wheatley
Director
Ben Wheatley
Editor
Amy Jump
Executive Producer
Tapio Liukkonen
Foley Artist
Clint Mansell
Original Music Composer
Ben Wheatley
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Landline
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A Dog Year
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