World Premiere / Best UK Feature Nominee

Watch it on Tiscali (coming soon)

Short Synopsis

Two brothers journey through Scotland to discover their inheritance

Review

The Inheritance is an interesting twist on the classic road movie formula. It follows two brothers as they journey across Scotland to collect the inheritance left to them by their Father. Much like the dogma movies of the 90’s this film is concerned with story and character as opposed to dazzling effects, and in all honesty the Scottish countryside provides all the aesthetic wonder a film needs. With minimal use of artificial lighting and intimate shots, The inheritance succeeds in creating scenes of heightened tension and drama by drawing the viewer right inside the car with the brothers.

Originally designed as an improvised piece, director Charlie Belleville carefully selected his cast, and although the production shifted to a scripted format, the intimacy and synergy between the characters is fantastic, often giving the feeling
that you are watching documentary footage, as opposed to a scripted scene. It's this focus on character that gives The Inheritance its charm. Tim Barrow's withdrawn and volatile David plays wonderfully opposite Fraser Sivewright's inquisitive more antagonistic Fraser. Their relationship explores the often unspoken emotional power struggle that underlies that of many siblings.

Written in 2 months, and filmed over 11 days on a budget of £5000, The Inheritance is a dark, touching look at brotherhood, identity and the stereotype of the Scotsman's inability to express his feelings.

John Ribbens