Bill Douglas: My Best Friend (2023)
The story of the extraordinary friendship between Scottish film maker Bill Douglas and his lifelong companion and collaborator Peter Jewell. Bill Douglas was Scotland’s finest director, celebrated by the likes of Lynne Ramsay, Lenny Abrahamson, Satajit Ray and Yuliya Solntseva. Bill’s life was turned around in the Egyptian desert when during National Service he met the man who would become his lifelong friend, Peter Jewell. The two men had very different backgrounds but they formed a unique bond that channelled a tremendous creative energy. In this film Peter reminisces about the life he shared with Bill in their tiny Soho flat filled with cinema memorabilia. Their shared love of the movies lead them to start experimenting with an 8mm camera. Peter’s memories and musings about the legacy Bill left behind are illustrated with these never-before-seen short films.
Cast
- Peter Jewell - Self
- Lynne Ramsay - Self
- Lenny Abrahamson - Self
- Alex Norton - Self
- Kenny Munro - Self
- Mick Audsley - Self
- David Brown - Self
- Dr. Phil Wickham - Self
- Brian Cox - Narrator (voice)
- Bill Douglas - Self (archive footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bill Douglas: My Best Friend about?
- The story of the extraordinary friendship between Scottish film maker Bill Douglas and his lifelong companion and collaborator Peter Jewell. Bill Douglas was Scotland’s finest director, celebrated by the likes of Lynne Ramsay, Lenny Abrahamson, Satajit Ray and Yuliya Solntseva. Bill’s life was turned around in the Egyptian desert when during National Service he met the man who would become his lifelong friend, Peter Jewell. The two men had very different backgrounds but they formed a unique bond that channelled a tremendous creative energy. In this film Peter reminisces about the life he shared with Bill in their tiny Soho flat filled with cinema memorabilia. Their shared love of the movies lead them to start experimenting with an 8mm camera. Peter’s memories and musings about the legacy Bill left behind are illustrated with these never-before-seen short films.
- Who directed Bill Douglas: My Best Friend?
- Bill Douglas: My Best Friend was directed by Jack Archer.
- Who stars in Bill Douglas: My Best Friend?
- Bill Douglas: My Best Friend stars Peter Jewell, Lynne Ramsay, Lenny Abrahamson, Alex Norton, Kenny Munro, Mick Audsley.
- How long is Bill Douglas: My Best Friend?
- Bill Douglas: My Best Friend has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Bill Douglas: My Best Friend?
- Bill Douglas: My Best Friend is a Documentary film.
- Where was Bill Douglas: My Best Friend produced?
- Bill Douglas: My Best Friend was produced in United Kingdom.