“Submarine” is a movie to put on your radar. The highly original coming of age story is the debut feature of up and coming British filmmaker Richard Ayoade. It received rave reviews at the Toronto Film Festival and BFI London Film Festival before landing at the Sundance Film Festival this week. The Weinstein Company picked up the film which is set to hit the big screen in the UK in late March and will be released in the U.S.this year. Some have likened it to Wes Anderson's hit feature “Rushmore,” and judging from the photos it should should soon inspire hipsters to take styles cues from the Brits. I caught up with Ayoade at the “Submarine” premiere party at Sundance for a quick chat about the film. See below for the Q&A and a sneak peek of the flick.
Richard Ayoade
Q&A with RICHARD AYOADE:
What was the plot of the film?
It’s about a 15 year old boy who is somewhat pompous and puffed up and he has his first relationship and he thinks he can save his parents marital problems at the same time and fails.
What category is the film in at Sundance?
It’s in the category of films that they like that have been in other festivals. It has been in Toronto and London.
What is your background?
I’m a writer primarily in Britain on various British comedy shows and I’ve directed comedy shows and music videos.
What was the most challenging part of doing this film?
Writing it.
What was the most rewarding experience you had with "Submarine?"
Working with all of the actors because they were really great and I really like them personally and that’s the most enjoyable bits other than being alone in your pants in a room for a year writing.
Who was in the film?
Paddy Considine and Sally Hawkins, Noah Taylor, and then the two leads are Craig Roberts and Yasmin Paige
What was Ben Stiller’s role?
He was the Executive Producer along with Stuart Cornfeld from Red Hour
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