Tides
Director: Tupaq Felber
Country: UK
Year of Production: 2017
SynopsisSet against the backdrop of Southern England's serene waterways, a group of forty-somethings gather for a sunny weekend reunion on a narrowboat steered by canal boat novice Jon (Jon Foster). Loaded with booze, the gang - Jon, Red (Robyn Isaac), Zooby (Jamie Zubairi) and Simon (Simon Meacock) - swiftly revert to their playful youth; Jon likes to entertain and Red, whether she likes it or not, can't help being a drama queen. The four unwind, taking in the lush surroundings and sharing witty banter like the old days. But what soon becomes apparent is that something unspoken is bubbling beneath the surface... Through the unravelling of old relationships, and the occasional mishap along the way, this is sure to be a reunion the old friends will never forget. Subtle, honest and packed with humour, TIDES is the arresting debut feature of Tupaq Felber, which premiered at London Film Festival in 2017. Shot in black and white in real time over a few days and loosely scripted in a collaborative effort with the cast, Felber's unique, naturalistic approach brings a refreshing edge to British film, and with TIDES creates a visually striking and truthful observation on friendship. Please click a thumbnail to view the full-sized image:
More InfoReviews
"Likeable, laid-back and low-key... crisp black-and-white cinematography, heartfelt performances and relaxed, improv-type dialogue... a gentle, charming study of loneliness."
"superb... funny, sad, utterly captivating... Tides is an indie triumph and one of my films of the year."
"Gorgeously shot... one hell of a debut... glorious... Felber's future in filmmaking looks bright. Tides has an authenticity to it that's hard to come by... Levinson's Diner and Kasdan's The Big Chill come to mind"
"Beautifully shot and expertly acted."
"Masterfully layered, this is naturalistic filmmaking at its best"
"remarkable and beautifully paced... superb black and white cinematography... terrific... Something of a gem."
"haunting and alluring nautical voyage of emotional discovery"
"still waters run deep"
"Tides rings with authenticity."
"An intimate, touching film"
"a genuine discovery... an intimate and insightful piece of work... Shot in striking black and white, Felber cleverly infuses his low-key drama with a sense of the cinematic... his is a name we will be hearing much more of in the future."
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