Film Lens
The Inheritance is a micro-budget road movie that follows two Scottish brothers, David and Fraser, as they search for their late father's inheritance on the Isle of Skye. After meeting at their father's funeral, they discover a note in his workshop that leads them to embark on a journey filled with conflict, comedy, and memories. The film captures their confrontation with each other and their past as they navigate the island in a VW van.
Directed by Charles-Henri Belleville and filmed in February 2007 on a £5000 budget, The Inheritance has a runtime of 62 minutes. The production involved a small cast and crew of 11, utilizing natural light and allowing for improvisation in the script. The film premiered at the Raindance Film Festival in October 2007 and later won the Raindance Award at the British Independent Film Awards.
Why Watch
- •See Tim Hardy in an early role as the father.
- •Find out how two brothers confront their past.
- •Meet a hitchhiker who changes everything for the brothers.
Did You Know
•The film was made with a budget of £5000.
•Filming took place over 11 days in February 2007.
•The Inheritance has a runtime of 62 minutes, about half the average feature film.
•Tim Barrow, who wrote and produced the film, also played David.
Perfect For
Scottish cinema fansMicro-budget film enthusiastsCharacter-driven stories