Bolan's Shoes

Bolan's Shoes is a 2023 British film, written and directed by Ian Puleston-Davies, and starring Timothy Spall and Leanne Best. The film features the music of the band T.Rex. The film has a 15 September 2023 UK release date.

Bolan's Shoes
Directed byIan Puleston-Davies
Screenplay byIan Puleston-Davies
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRichard Swingle
Edited by
  • Abi Wright
  • Chris Gill
  • Mark McKenny
Music byIan Arber
Production
companies
  • Buffalo Dragon
  • Munro Film
Release dates
  • March 1, 2023 (2023-03-01) (Cinequest Film Festival)
  • September 15, 2023 (2023-09-15) (United Kingdom)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

Children in an orphanage in 1970s Liverpool share a fascination with the music of glam rock band T.Rex but have their lives altered by a road traffic accident.[1]

Cast

Production

The film is written and directed by Ian Puleston-Davies. Produced by Terri Dwyer, Greg Barrow, and Dean Fisher for Buffalo Dragon in association with Munro Film, with Rolan Bolan, the son of Mark Bolan, as associate producer.[2][3]

Music

The film features the music of the band T.Rex.[4]

Filming

Filming took place in Liverpool and Anglesey in July 2021.[5] Filming was completed by September 2021.[6]

Release

The film premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival on March 1, 2023 and will be released in the UK on 15 September 2023.[7]

References
  1. McNeil, James (August 24, 2023). "Film celebrating 'strength' of Scousers coming out next month". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  2. Chapman, Stephen (July 16, 2023). "Timothy Spall stars in Liverpool-based film Bolan's Shoes". Prific North. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  3. Kay, Jeremy (May 12, 2023). "First-look of Timothy Spall in glam rock drama 'Bolan's Shoes' as MPX unveils Cannes slate (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  4. Eames, Tom (August 16, 2023). "Marc Bolan: New film 'Bolan's Shoes' to celebrate music of T Rex starring Timothy Spall".
  5. Ramachandran, Naman (July 2, 2021). "Timothy Spall, Leanne Best Commence 'Bolan's Shoes,' Featuring Music by Marc Bolan's T-Rex (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  6. Pelley, Rich (September 2, 2023). "Timothy Spall's teenage obsessions: 'For my art A-level I nailed up apples covered in pubic hair'". The Guardian. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  7. Heath, Paul (July 5, 2023). "Trailer for upcoming British film 'Bolan's Shoes' with Timothy Spall". The Hollywood News. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
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