Richard ayoade comes of age with his directorial debut, submarine. Based on the curtis brown prizewinning novel by joe dunthorne, this dark indie comedy. User flairs give yourself your favourite ayoade character. May 26, 2011 like any fifteenyearold, oliver tate the protagonist and narrator of british director richard ayoades quirky, comingofage debut, submarine has a lot on his mind. Best known for his work on the hit british television series the it crowd and the mighty boosh, richard ayoade makes his directorial debut with submarine, a new comingofage comedy that stars.
Futures submarine director richard ayoade shows theres. Submarine richard ayoade, 2010 october 29, 20 march 1, 2014 sammy hepper. Craig roberts, yasmin paige, paddy considine and noah taylor rating. Its selfconfident reckless quirky style follows the life of a peculiar fifteenyearold boy and his retelling of events from him falling in love with pyromaniac jordana to him trying to intervene to save his parents marriage. Crowd star richard ayoade talks about his first time as movie director on the teen angst comedy submarine. Over ten brilliantly insightful and often erotic interviews, ayoade examines himself fully and without mercy, leading a breathless investigation into this onceinageneration visionary. Producers warp films this is england, four lions and director richard ayoade the it crowd present a comedy which follows a 15year old boy with two objectives. In the opening 1 minute 50 seconds of the film, up to prologue many of the conventions of the genre of british, social commentary films are displayed through different aspects of the opening titles. Yasmin paige as jordana bevan and craig roberts as oliver tate in submarine. Richard ayoade on submarine film4 interview special. Richard ellef ayoade is an english comedian, actor, writer, tv presenter and director, best known for his roles as dean learner in garth marenghis darkplace and maurice moss in the it crowd. This is exactly what richard ayoade director and erik wilson cinematographer have done in ayoades debut film, submarine.
Richard ayoade reads the frogbeast of pontfidd crackanory. Climb aboard richard ayoades submarine movies empire. Of a dark, more of a chesnut brown, if you will the plot, script, locations, and overall feel are absolutely lovely and the casting was perfect. After seeing this and the double, i really hope richard ayoade continues to make films, he has a lovely talent. Richard ellef ayoade is an english comedian, actor, writer, filmmaker, author and television presenter. Richard ayoades submarine helped sally hawkins get her part in the shape of water hawkins plays elisa, a cleaner in a highsecurity government laboratory in baltimore, in the oscars. May 27, 2011 british writeractor and now feature length film director richard ayoade brings us a quirky new comedy about an eccentric youth. Ayoade had already established himself as a comedic actor, writer, and director in the uk television industry, starting with garth marenghis darkplace in early 2004. Richard ayoade talks about directing the expected sleeper hit. Submarine is the hotly anticipated feature film debut from writerdirector richard ayoade, starring noah taylor, paddy considine, craig roberts, yasmin paige and sally hawkins. Textual analysis of submarine richard ayoade, 2010 november 2, 2011 by harrykingmedia. Comedian richard ayoades kinetic, charismatic and accomplished directorial debut follows an introspective adolescent with his feet clamped firmly on dry land but with his head all at sea.
Richard ayoades debut 2010 feature film submarine is a social realism hybrid paired with comedy romance and coming of age. I have a soft spot for richard ayoades portrayal of the gorgeous but gormless hipsterdoofus ned smanks, so next time youre adding to the list. Synopsis a comedy that doesnt let principles stand in the way of progress. As played by craig roberts, his technicolor imagination transforms the dingy raw material of his tumultuous teen years into dazzling french new wave. Owing a debt to the films of wes anderson, submarine is the offkilter first movie from richard ayoade, at this point best known for his appearances. Jun 03, 2011 futures submarine director richard ayoade shows theres more to him than his it geek character. Submarine, richard ayoade, 93 mins 15 the independent. In submarine, our protagonist haplessly negotiates the quagmire of first love, whilst simultaneously dealing with his parents romantic disillusionment. Despite his seeming reluctance to claim his own voice as a director, ayoade does manage to elicit memorable performances from the majority of his stars hawkins, in particular, is a standout as the frustrated, selfhelpaddicted housewife who longs for the carefree days when she dreamt of becoming an actress and he certainly. Richard ayoade takes a community detour before submarine hits. What were your favorite scenes to film or watch in submarine. This interview was originally published during the 2010 toronto film festival. Richard ayoade, the director of submarine, discusses a scene from his film about an awkward teenager and his first love. With submarine the british writerdirector richard ayoade displays his flair for humor and empathy.
Sally hawkins, paddy considine, craig roberts, noah taylor, gemma chan. Growing up in east anglia, richard ayoade possibly the least cool kid in his town or so he claims. Richard ayoade directs submarine the new york times. Richard ayoade for submarine i wasnt sure what to expect when i began my interview with richard ayoade, director of submarine, a fantastic comingofage story about a young. I have a very sarcastic sounding, insincere voice, joked richard ayoade during his introduction to submarine, an adaptation of joe dunthornes comingofage novel about oliver tate craig roberts, a 15yearold consumed with looking up words like atavistic in the dictionary, saving his parents. By 2004, garth marenghis character appeared on a channel 4 comedy show called garth marenghis darkplace. Submarine is a coming of age comedy set against a seaside backdrop and follows fifteen year old oliver tate craig roberts as he finds love, attempts to gain popularity in school and tries to save his parents marriage. Submarine is a coming of age romantic comedy based on the novel submarine by joe dunthorne. Five favorite films with submarine director richard ayoade. Join facebook to connect with richard ayoade and others you may know. The use of red in richard ayoades submarine 2010 film talk. It might stand as a vague selfportrait, which is true only in the sense.
Submarine is director richard ayoades coming of age. He is best known for his role as the socially awkward it technician maurice moss in channel 4 sitcom the it crowd 200620, for which he won the 2014 bafta for best male comedy performance. Jun 01, 2011 five favorite films with submarine director richard ayoade the british filmmaker also chats about his impressive debut and the challenges of making a comingofage story in a culture where everythings been done. Crackanory s03 e02 richard ayoade as the storyteller in the frogbeast of pontfidd video. Sadly his the double from 20 failed, and he hasnt directed anything since. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Richard ayoade reveals the inspirations behind his directorial debut submarine the lead character in the it crowd stars new comingofage tale is. Richard ayoade, the director of submarine, discusses a scene from his. Submarine is clearly the work of a surreal mind, but there is a level of honesty in his debut feature which hasnt been seen before. Richard ayoades submarine got sally hawkins her part in.
This charmingly original comedy from executive producer ben stiller and writerdirector richard ayoade, has been pronounced by vogue magazine a charming. On march 18, 2011, when richard ayoade was thirtythree years old, optimum opened the writerdirectors first theatrical movie, submarine, in sixty uk theaters. Mar 15, 2011 image caption richard ayoade left launches himself into film direction with ben stiller as producer back right. Mar 11, 2011 richard ayoade reveals the inspirations behind his directorial debut submarine the lead character in the it crowd stars new comingofage tale is refreshingly rotten. Not since the secret diary of adrian mole has there been a teenage character. He studied law at cambridge university, and followed in the footsteps of british comedy legends like monty pythons eric idle, hugh laurie and graeme.
Richard ayoade reveals the inspirations behind his. Each episode features tales narrated by contemporary comedians and actors, containing a mix of live action, original music and animation. It was adapted from the 2008 novel submarine by joe dunthorne, and is an international coproduction between the united kingdom and the united states. The much anticipated first bigscreen production from nigerian british comedy superstar, richard ayoade, submarine, has finally premiered at the toronto international film festival tiff and, much to our pride, is receiving glowing comments from industry analysts, and bloggers from around the world, with many outrightly calling it their favorite film of the festival. Richard ellef ayoade was born in hammersmith, and grew up in suffolk, in england, the son of a norwegian mother, dagny. The life and struggles of a group of adolescents living in palo alto. Born in hammersmith, ayoade served as the president of footlights at st catharines college, cambridge. Crackanory is a storytelling television series aimed at adults, inspired by the popular childrens series jackanory and broadcast on the uktv television channel dave. The balancing act between selfawareness and sentiment is a dangerous one, yet ayoade never puts a foot wrong.
Richard ellef ayoade was born in hammersmith, and grew up in suffolk, in england, the son of a norwegian mother, dagny amalie baassuik, and a nigerian father, layide ade laditi ayoade. Crackanory s3e2 richard ayoade the frogbeast of pontfidd. May 29, 2011 richard ayoade, the director of submarine, discusses a scene from his film about an awkward teenager and his first love. Public hosted by doc films at the university of chicago. He studied law at cambridge university, and followed in the footsteps of british comedy legends like monty pythons eric idle, hugh laurie and graeme garden when. Sep 30, 2014 in this book richard ayoade actor, writer, director, and amateur dentist reflects on his cinematic legacy as only he can. Eleven things you should know about richard ayoade, the supergeek with the toiletbrush hair in the it crowd and the man behind the indie hit submarine, who is back directing with. He is best known for his role as the socially awkward it technician maurice moss in channel 4 sitcom the it crowd, for which he won the 2014 bafta for best male comedy performance. Find similar and related movies for submarine 2010 richard ayoade on allmovie. Richard ayoade takes the helm for submarine bbc news. Its not a bad trailer, but it could do a better job of playing up the films humor and warmth. Director richard ayoade says of his film, the idea was that it shouldnt be set in a particular timeframe.
His debut film submarine, a british comingofage comedy that premiered last autumn at the toronto and london film festivals, has already. The precocious lead in submarine, adapted by actorwriterdirector richard ayoade from joe dunthornes 2008 comingofage novel, sees the highwire drama and dark comedy of his adolescence in largely cinematic terms. Dec 08, 2015 richard ayoade reads a crackanory for dave. It cast list includes craig roberts as oliver tate, yasmin paige as jordana bevan, sally. Richard ayoade, whose previous efforts involved the it crowd, the mighty boosh and darkplace, introduces a more grounded piece of work.
This is a spirited and warm film debut from tv comic richard ayoade, best known as an actor on the it crowd and a little less as a onetime writer and directo. Richard ayoade talks influences of submarine and his take on the double. Submarine is the feature film debut from writerdirector richard ayoade, starring noah taylor, paddy considine, craig roberts, yasmin paige and sally hawkins. Director richard ayoade talks submarine pearl snap discount. Made with genuine artfulness, passion and a taste for experimentation that. Submarine director richard ayoade beats chris tucker to role in comedy neighborhood watch. Finding fame on the hit british sitcom the it crowd, richard ayoade popped into the studio to chat about his most recent role in the double. Submarine director richard ayoade beats chris tucker to role in. Mar 23, 2014 richard ayoade shot to fame as moss in the it crowd but it was submarine, his debut behind the camera, that won him critical acclaim. Jun 09, 2011 with submarine, a comingofage comedy that opened friday, britcom star richard ayoade makes his debut behind the camera. A movie that i expected to watch once has become a beloved favorite. The series also features carrie fisher, paul whitehouse, catherine tate, richard ayoade. The outlines of the films firstlove plot are nothing if.
Make no mistake, theres genuine talent involved in submarine. Submarine richard ayoade, 2010 october 29, 20 march 1, 2014 sammy hepper submarine is a romantic comedy drama british film that follows protagonist 15 year old oliver tate. The domestic trailer for richard ayoades submarine has gone online. Submarine is a 2010 comingofage comedydrama film written and directed by richard ayoade and starring craig roberts, yasmin paige, noah taylor, paddy considine and sally hawkins. Submarine is a 2010 comingofage comedydrama film written and directed by richard ayoade and starring craig roberts, yasmin paige, noah taylor, paddy. Submarine film debut by richard ayoade flux magazine. He has often worked alongside noel fielding, julian barratt, matt berry, matthew holness and rich fulcher. An offbeat romantic comedy about a woman who doesnt believe true love exists, and the young man who falls for her.
An introvert freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors who welcome him to the real world. The global marketplace for vintage and handmade items. Id watched and enjoyed the british comedy the it crowd quite a bit and when i heard that its star, richard ayoade was making his directorial debut with the film, submarine, i thought that at the very least it would be interesting. I like the part where he gets on the bed and he lies on the bed and he tells her to shut her eyes. A comedy which follows a 15year old boy with two objectives. Submarine is a romantic comedy drama british film that follows protagonist 15 year old oliver tate. Poster submarine richard ayoade original illustration size. Submarine is a welsh film that director richard ayoade adapted a screenplay based off the novel by the same name, about an awkward teenage. Despite his seeming reluctance to claim his own voice as a director, ayoade does manage to elicit memorable performances from the majority of his stars hawkins, in particular, is a standout as the frustrated, selfhelpaddicted housewife who longs for the carefree days when she dreamt of becoming an actress and he. Richard ayoades submarine is the kind of rule bookripping debut thats all too rare in british filmmaking circles.
Textual analysis of submarine richard ayoade, 2010. Submarine is based on joe dunthornes novel in which a young kid takes us. Richard ayoades submarine is the kind of film i hope to discover at film festivals and share with friends. Funny, stylish, and ringing with adolescent truth, submarine marks richard ayoade as a talent to watch. And hes taken jordana upstairs, and he says, okay, open your eyes, and she says, oh, my god, youre a serial killer. He is also a team captain on panel show was it something i said he also presents. Submarine plumbs the depths of selfsatisfaction film. The series also features carrie fisher, paul whitehouse, catherine tate, richard ayoade, jimmy carr, christopher lloyd, robbie coltrane, sarah millican. Nov 02, 2011 textual analysis of submarine richard ayoade, 2010 november 2, 2011 by harrykingmedia in the opening 1 minute 50 seconds of the film, up to prologue many of the conventions of the genre of british, social commentary films are displayed through different aspects of the opening titles. The next day, as i woke and made my dawn toilet, i. Submarine is director richard ayoades coming of age the.
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