The King of Spades
A semi-autobiographical film following 23-year-old Aaron as he returns to his hometown in the North-East of England for a weekend and reunites with his old best friend, John. Finding the latter in a state of isolated depression as he struggles to find purpose in adulthood, Aaron commits to trying to help. What follows is a strikingly original piece of cinema that is at times funny, at times touching and at times horrifying — but is always honest in its portrayal of modern frustration in a world seemingly devoid of meanin
General Information
Original Title: The King of Spades
Year: 2024
Running time: 96 minutes
Country: United Kingdom
Direction: Matthew Fearney
Screenwriter: Matthew Fearney
Cinematography: Seán Mackey
Cast: Joshua Glenister, Luke Thomas C Riley, Jacob Anderton, Seán Mackey
Producer: Phorescent Films Ltd, Amy Cornforth, Matthew Fearney
Language: V.O.S.E
Genre
Drama, black comedy, adulthood