Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Kristin Scott Thomas & Sam Taylor-Johnson on Nowhere Boy | Film4 Interview
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John Lennon’s teenage years are explored in Sam Taylor-Johnson’s (formerly Sam Taylor Wood) directorial debut, the Film4-backed Nowhere Boy. Set in 1950s Liverpool, Lennon (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) finds himself in the crossfire between his Aunt Mimi (Kristin Scott Thomas) and his mother Julia (Anne-Marie Duff) when he meets kindred spirit Paul McCartney (Thomas Sangster) and their famous partnership forms the band that became The Beatles. In our interview special, Sam Taylor-Johnson discusses the ‘guttural instinct’ she had to make the film upon reading the script, and how they avoided mimicry and instead crafted it into an embodiment of the spirit and soul of Lennon. Kristin Scott Thomas expresses the joy of working with young actors and portraying Aunt Mimi’s complex and emotive personality. And Aaron Taylor Johnson delves into the research and preparation that went into his role as John Lennon. #NowhereBoy #TheBeatles #Filmmaking #Interview #Film SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2up0y8g Calling all film fans! We are the UK’s biggest film channel, and we don’t just show great films – we make them too. We have been funding Oscar, BAFTA, and Golden Globe-winning films for over 40 years. Here on Film4’s YouTube, you can find all of our interview specials, behind-the-scenes access, red-carpet exclusives, latest trailers, and more. From A-list stars like Colin Farrell and Olivia Colman, to established and up-and-coming directors like Yorgos Lanthimos, Savanah Leaf, and Molly Manning Walker, explore the world behind all the lights, cameras, and action. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxVyO-qWrkH5b-o0CDMV19-_XjCo7qPHi https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxVyO-qWrkH7u51Od8agDU_jumAm7paAI https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxVyO-qWrkH76MT3A1CHHv6pQtEgbtbVX&si=A0nxJZTFVfnjFI6w https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxVyO-qWrkH7Yv54QXUhk-xGSub-iSAVN https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxVyO-qWrkH5uYdEWvbn-rErL2VQl8uo6 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxVyO-qWrkH4BVbyBDvz3YEVDM8llQ7ZT https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxVyO-qWrkH5xC50NaST9ec3MvwAr2NX2 Unlike a pastel de nata, one source for all things Film4 is not enough! Follow us here: https://instagram.com/film4/ https://facebook.com/Film4/ https://twitter.com/Film4 https://twitter.com/Film4Production https://uk.linkedin.com/company/film4-production Stream on #Channel4 #Film #Film4 #Filmmaking #BehindTheScenes
Nowhere Boy
A rebellious teenager, future Beatle John Lennon lives with his Aunt Mimi in working-class mid-1950s Liverpool, England. Mimi's husband suddenly dies, and John spies his mother Julia at the funeral. Despite Mimi's misgivings, John intends to have a real relationship with his mother. Julia introduces him to popular music and the banjo and, though a family conflict looms, young John is inspired to form his own band.

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