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Cotton Wool

2017 film directed by Nicholas Connor From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Cotton Wool is a 2017 British drama film following the story of a 7-year-old boy (Max Vento) who cares for his mother (Leanne Best) after she has survived from a stroke, with little to no help from his older sister (Katie Quinn).

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The film was assisted in its research by The Stroke Association.

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Cast

Reception

The film received a 12A by the British Board of Film Classification.[2] The film's critical reception was mixed, 'ScreenCritix' gave the film 5 stars stating "Best is a revelation",[3] while the Mancunion criticised its short length "suffered in the rush to squeeze an 80-minute story into 40 minutes.[4] 'UK Film Review' stated that the film was '‘Utterly enrapturing’ and ‘Affecting and heartbreaking’.[5]" At the 2017 London Film Awards, the film was awarded the 'Special Jury Award'.[6] The film featured on BBC News, looking into the age of the director and his career, as well as the importance of supporting child carers.[7][8][9] The films red carpet premiere took place in Oldham, Lancashire, England.[10][11][12]

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Production

The film was shot on both digital and 35 mm film formats, using an Arriflex 435 and Red Epic.[13][14] The film was shot by BAFTA winning cinematographer Alan C. McLaughlin.[15][16] The production shot for 7 days in total in Barkisland, West Yorkshire.[17][18][19]

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