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Weekend
A one-night stand that becomes something more - an unconventional love story between two young men. Essential gay cinema.
- 97 mins |
- United Kingdom |
- 2011 |
- Director: Andrew Haigh
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On a Friday night after hanging out with his straight mates, Russell heads out to a nightclub, alone and on the pull. Just before closing time he picks up Glen. And so begins a weekend - in bars and in bedrooms, getting drunk and taking drugs, telling stories, having sex and building a deep emotional bond.
Now a classic in gay cinema, WEEKEND was the breakout film from writer/director Andrew Haigh and a turning point for British queer cinema. Featuring a one night stand that turns into an unforgettable weekend - WEEKEND truly is a must see LGBTQ+ film.

Reviews
★★★★
- Time Out
★★★★★
- Independent on Sunday
"An achingly beautiful love story"
★★★★★
- Attitude
CastTom Cullen, Chris New
DirectorAndrew Haigh
Run time97 mins
Release date04.11.2011
Rating18
GenreGay Interest, LGBTQ Interest, Drama, Romance
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
StudioPeccadillo Pictures
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Weekend
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A one-night stand that becomes something more - an unconventional love story between two young men trying to make sense of their lives.
On a Friday night after hanging out with his straight mates, Russell heads out to a nightclub, alone and on the pull. Just before closing time he picks up Glen. And so begins a weekend - in bars and in bedrooms, getting drunk and taking drugs, telling stories and having sex that will resonate throughout their lives.
Attitude Awards Best Film 2012
BIFAS (British Independent Film Awards) Best Achievement In Production & Best Newcomer Tom Cullen 2011
Evening Standard Film Awards Best Screenplay Award 2012
London Critics Circle Film Awards Best British Breakthrough Filmmaker Andrew Haigh 2012
- Director Andrew Haigh
- Cast Tom Cullen, Chris New
- Language English
- Subtitles English SDH
- Run time 97 mins
- Format BD50 1080P | DVD 9 PAL
- Rating 18
- Release Date 2012-03-19
- Extras Cast and Crew Interview Quinnford + Scout picture gallery with commentary Weekend UK Premier at LFF Interview with Director and Casts Interview with Director and Producer English subtitles for the Hard of Hearing