Up on the Roof (film)

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Up on the Roof
Screenplay by Ben Hecking
Produced by
  • Francisco Cruzat
  • Lisa Leilani
  • Alexander Newland
  • Jeremy Sokel
Starring
CinematographySimona Susnea
Edited byMichael Pentney
Release date
  • April 16, 2023 (2023-04-16)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Up on the Roof is a 2023 English-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Ben Hecking. It premiered on 16th April 2023.

Contents

Plot

Emily and Stephan meet by accident in London after 15 years since their break up. Upon meeting again, their feelings rekindle.

Cast

Production

The film was written and directed by Ben Hecking and produced by Francisco Cruzat, Lisa Leilani, Alexander Newland, and Jeremy Sokel. The cinematography was handled by Simona Susnea, and the editing was done by Michael Pentney. The main cast included Piotr Adamczyk, Moyo Akandé, Nathaniel Parker, and Deborah Findlay. [1] It premiered o [2] n April 16, 2023, at the Polish Social and Cultural Centre in London, United Kingdom, and was later released in cinemas on April 21, 2023.

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References

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  2. "'Up on the Roof' Film Screenings + Q&As". instytutpolski.pl.