Synopsis
In her breathtaking and assured debut feature, Lynne Ramsay creates a haunting evocation of a troubled Glasgow childhood. Set during Scotland’s national garbage strike of the mid-1970s, Ratcatcher explores the experiences of a poor adolescent boy as he struggles to reconcile his dreams and his guilt with the abjection that surrounds him. Utilizing beautiful, elusive imagery, candid performances, and unexpected humor, Ratcatcher deftly contrasts urban decay with a rich interior landscape of hope and perseverance, resulting in a work at once raw and deeply poetic.
Cast
| Da | Tommy Flanagan |
| Ma | Mandy Matthews |
| James | William Eadie |
| Ellen | Michelle Stewart |
| Anne Marie | Lynne Ramsay Jr. |
| Margaret Anne | Leanne Mullen |
| Kenny | John Miller |
| Mrs. Quinn | Jackie Quinn |
| Mr. Quinn | James Ramsay |
Credits
| Director | Lynne Ramsay |
| Screenplay | Lynne Ramsay |
| Producer | Gavin Emerson |
| Executive producers | Andrea Calderwood, Barbara McKissack and Sarah Radclyffe |
| Cinematography | Alwin Küchler |
| Production Design | Jane Morton |
| Editing | Lucia Zucchetti |
| Music | Rachel Portman |
Disc Features
- New digital transfer, enhanced for 16×9 televisions
- 2002 video interview with director Lynne Ramsay
- Three short films by Lynne Ramsay:
Gasman (Winner of the Jury Prize at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival); Kill the Day (Winner of the Jury Prize at the 1997 Clermont Ferrand Festival); Small Deaths (Winner of the Jury Prize at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival) - Stills gallery
- English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired
- Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition
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Ratcatcher
by Sep 9, 2002With her debut feature Ratcatcher, Lynne Ramsay confirmed herself as one of the most distinct and important voices to emerge from the United Kingdom in recent years. The Scottish-born director evinced a preoccupation with family and the fragilities of childhood and adolescence in a trilogy...
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