| Chuck Chuck Baby | |
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| Directed by | Janis Pugh |
| Screenplay by | Janis Pugh |
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| Cinematography | Sarah Cunningham |
| Edited by | Rebecca Lloyd |
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| Distributed by | Studio Soho |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Chuck Chuck Baby is a 2023 British musical romance film, written and directed by Janis Pugh.
Helen works in a chicken factory in present day North Wales, while caring for Gwen, a mother-figure in her life. However, the return of her adolescent crush, Joanne, regains some of the joie de vivre she has lost, even though Joanne is battling her own demons. The film contains musical elements. [1] [2]
The film is written and directed by Janis Pugh in her feature-length debut. [3] The film has funding from BBC Film, as well as the BFI and Ffilm Cymru Wales, receiving National Lottery funding. It was developed by Ffilm Cymru Wales, the BFI and Artemisia Films. For Artemisia, Anne Beresford and Andrew Gillman are producing the project. Adam Partridge of Delta Pictures and Peggy Cafferty of Play House Studios are also producing. Executive producers include Kimberley Warner for Ffilm Cymru Wales, Lizzie Francke for the BFI, Mary Fisher and Max Fisher for MDF, Kathleen Glynn and Lorcan Kavanagh for Play House Studios and Jim Reeve for Great Point Media. [4] The film features songs from the 1960s and 1970s. [5]
Filming took place in Wales. Principal photography started in March 2022. [6] Filming locations included the Flint and Mostyn areas. [7]
The film was selected by the BFI and British Council for the Great8 showcase at the 2023 Cannes Marché. [8]
The film had its world premiere at the Edinburgh Film Festival on August 18, 2023. [9] In March 2024, Studio Soho acquired distribution rights to the film for the United Kingdom and Ireland. [10]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 100% of 24 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.3/10.The website's consensus reads: "Deftly balancing the moods of kitchen sink drama and buoyant romantic comedy, Chuck Chuck Baby is a winning first feature effort from writer-director Janis Pugh." [11]
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