Chris Mason Joins the Cast of New British Road Movie
Richard Weston's feature 'A Hungry Feeling' is set to captivate audiences
US-based and Liverpool raised actor, Chris Mason has been attached as the lead role of a new road movie, 'A Hungry Feeling' which takes a brand new angle on the trials and tribulations of young actors.
In the wake of Brexit, a hapless young actor David embarks on a journey to the darkest corners of Europe with his old friend Tom as he battles with the ghost of his past.
Tied by friendship and a once near-fatal experience, they escape their humdrum lives in Liverpool and London while eventually discovering the truth about themselves through the many friends and faces that they meet.
The film, written and directed by Richard Weston is nearing the pre-production stage.
Weston directed the award winning biopic of war poet, Wilfred Owen The Burying Party, streaming on Amazon Prime.
Weston said: "Chris and I have always had an interest in working together, and this script seemed the best opportunity. He understood perfectly the heart of the film and what we want to achieve."
"This film, for a big part, is autobiographical. It sums up an era, and in the mean time explores true love, true friendship and the truth behind letting go.
"Spanning across Liverpool, London, The Somme, Ghent and Berlin, A Hungry Feeling truly was a journey as I hope it is for those who watch it. I hope it will be like a life raft for someone else.
"The title is from the folk song, 'The Auld Triangle' which the characters repeatedly sing throughout the film. It got me through lockdown, and it became the centrepiece for this vision. It talks of a prison cell. One of longing, one I broke free from writing this, and hoping others do."
Interview with Richard Weston
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Fans of Withnail and I, Sideways and In Bruges should identify with the pathos while many will empathise with the familiar coping methods deployed by the two main characters, David and Tom.
The film will launch a crowdfunder on May 5th, offering unique rewards including producer credits on the film.
To find out more about the film, visit ahungryfeeling.com or use the @ahungryfeeling handle on all social media.
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BIO: Citadel Pictures is a UK (Liverpool) based film production company known for its portrayal of the war poet, Wilfred Owen in The Burying Party and a short, Nocturne which is being shown on TV networks via Shorts TV. It is part of Sine Wave Media Ltd, registered in the UK by Companies House: registered directors Richard Weston (film director), Neil Perriam (managing) and Keith Thompson (marketing).
