The distinctively brilliant filmmaker from Hull on his experiences working in television, the hard work behind making it all look easy and the importance of comedy and filming people in showers. Sean's award-winning films include The Liberace of Baghdad (2004), A Syrian Love Story (2014), The Reluctant Revolutionary (2012) and A Northern Soul (2018).
The distinctively brilliant filmmaker from Hull on his experiences working in television, the hard work behind making it all look easy and the importance of comedy and filming people in showers. Sean's award- winning films include The Liberace of Baghdad (2004), A Syrian Love Story (2014), The Reluctant Revolutionary (2012) and A Northern Soul (2018).
A Syrian Love Story is now available on demand Comrades and lovers Amer and Raghda met in a Syrian prison cell 15 years ago. When McAllister first meets thei...
Award-winning feature length BBC Storyville documentary, shows one man's difficult decision about whether to join the Arab spring protests, and put his family at risk. Directed by Sean McAllister, edited by Johnny Burke.
Screening at FreedomFilmFest 2019
26th September, 8.00pm - 10.00pm
PJ Live Arts, Jaya One
Sean McAllister returns to his hometown of Hull, as curator of its UK City of Culture opening. Back living with his 90-year-old parents and reflecting on changes to a city hit by cuts in public spending and divided by Brexit, Sean is drawn to the fringes of the town where he encounters Steve – a struggling warehouse worker with a dream.
This film screening is supported by the British Council.
Sean McAllister pualng ke halamannya, Hull sebagai seorang kurator kepada pembukaan UK City of Culture. Kembali tinggal bersama ibu bapanya yang berusia 90 tahun, beliau menyaksikan perubahan yang dialami oleh bandar kesan dari pemotongan dana dan perpecahan akibat Brexit, sehingga menyaksikan dirinya sampai ke pinggir bandar di mana beliau bertemu Steve – seorang pekerja gudang yang mempunyai impian.
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