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CAST
Roger Jean Nsengiyumva as JUMAH
Roger is best known for his lead role as Fabrice in 'Africa United' where he acted alongside former child soldier Emmanuel Jal, writer of the acclaimed memoir 'War Child'.
As a baby, Roger survived the Rwandan genocide and his mother Illuminee chronicled their moving story in a book 'Miracle in Kigali'. A photo of young Roger was spotted on the cover of this book by producers of 'Africa United' and this led to him being cast in his breakthrough film.
Rachael Stirling as LAURA
Rachael Stirling is an acclaimed actress in Film, TV and Theatre who has twice been nominated for an Olivier Award. Her breakthrough TV role was BBC's 'Tipping the Velvet' and, more recently, she starred in ITV's hit drama series 'The Bletchley Circle'. Rachael's film credits include 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen' and 'Snow White & The Huntsman'.
Rachael Stirling is an acclaimed actress in Film, TV and Theatre who has twice been nominated for an Olivier Award. Her breakthrough TV role was BBC's 'Tipping the Velvet' and, more recently, she starred in ITV's hit drama series 'The Bletchley Circle'. Rachael's film credits include 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen' and 'Snow White & The Huntsman'.
CREW
Written and Directed by ROB BROWN
Produced by JAKE HUME, NIC JEUNE
Development Producer THEA MARTIN
Associate Producers MEM FERDA, EMANUEL AG
Cinematography by JUSTIN BROWN
Editor BARRY MOEN
Production Designer JONATHAN BRANN
Art Director SUSANNAH BROUGH
Music and Sound Design by JOHN BOWEN
Make Up and Hair Designer CARLA EVE
Casting Director CHLOE EMMERSON
ROB BROWN
Rob Brown is an award winning writer-director whose work has been screened at the Edinburgh International Film Festival and broadcast on BBC TV. His award nominations include 'European Competition' at Brest European Short Film Festival, 'Best Newcomer' at Rushes Soho Shorts and the BBC New Filmmakers Award. Rob was selected for the Berlinale Talent Campus in 2007 and 2011.
2013 SIXTEEN
2011 PAPER HEARTS
2010 SILENT THINGS
2009 ECHOES
2008 OPEN SKIES
2007 DERMO SLUCHAETSA
2005 FAMILY PORTRAIT
PRESS
Total Film
"POWERFUL TALE OF A FORMER CHILD SOLDIER MARKS AN ASSURED DEBUT"
Cineuropa
"A BEAUTIFULLY REALISED AND MOVING TAKE ON THE BRITISH URBAN THRILLER"
BFI London Film Festival
"THIS AFFECTING BRITISH DRAMA CENTRES ON CONGOLESE TEENAGER JUMAH COPING WITH HIS TRAUMATIC PAST"
The Guardian
"WRITTEN AND DIRECTED WITH EVIDENT INTEGRITY BY CELEBRATED SHORT FILMMAKER ROB BROWN, SIXTEEN IS A FEATURE THAT PROMISES GOOD THINGS TO COME FROM ALL THE PRINCIPALS INVOLVED"
Screen Daily
"SIXTEEN GIVES CONTEMPORARY LONDON THE VOICE IT DESERVES"
Cinevue