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Winner
of the 15th Leeds International Film Festival first Yorkshire
Film Award, 2001 |
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1 x 10 minutes
Theatrically released 26 January 2001
The Tyre was made with the support of The
Film Council, Film Four, the Yorkshire Media Production Agency and
Yorkshire Arts
Cast in order of
appearance:
Salesman - Christopher Eccleston
Salesman as a young boy - Sam Lister
Boys - Andrew Ainley, Darren Crabtree, Daniel Denison and Kevin Thickett
Written
by
Simon Armitage and Brian Hill
Music composed by
Julian Stewart Lindsay
Director of photography
Simon Niblett
Editor
Stuart Briggs
Production designer
Jeffrey Sherriff
Producers
Abi Bach and Caroline Levy
Director
Brian Hill
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The Tyre (2001)
The Tyre is
based on a poem by Simon Armitage, and stars Christopher Eccleston.
A sales rep feels trapped by
his life. During a business trip that takes him through his hometown,
his car has a puncture. Whilst replacing the wheel, the salesman loses
control of the spare down a hill, and the childhood memory of an
unstoppable tractor tyre is triggered.
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"The Tyre was
selected for its stunning use of landscape
and locations, superb cinematography and wonderful script. It’s a
beautifully realised film that appeals to all ages.”
Liz Rymer, panel judge,
The Yorkshire Film Award.
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