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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)
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.
The Tyre is based on a
poem by Simon Armitage, and stars Christopher Eccleston.
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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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