This low budget English movie is a real treat to watch for those of you who know a bit about English humour..a word of warning it is NOT politically correct, but while it touches on all sorts of sensitive topics like racism, religious fundamentalism and paedophilia it at its heart is a funny movie about community and family.
Starring
Kelli Hollis, Ramon Tikaram, Christopher Simpson, Qasim Akhtar, Holly Kenny, Michael Taylor, Sarah Byrne, Gwyne Hollis, Jake Hayward, James Foster, Shobu Kapoor, Shahed Ahmed, Shaida Chaudhury
Directed by
Penny Woolcock
92 minutes, UK (2006), 15
Racial and sexual tensions simmer in this Leeds-set comedy from Penny Woolcock
For those of you who didn’t know, Mischief Night is a Yorkshire tradition that coincides with the Autumnal celebrations of Halloween and Guy Fawkes’ Night. On 4 November every year, chaos is sanctioned as kids run riot playing pranks, somewhat akin to trick-or-treating - but without the treat option. This annual event forms the backdrop of Penny Woolcock’s film.