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Northern Soul

2004 · 30 min Drama Comedy
3.0 / 10 · TMDB

Northern Soul is filmed in the style of a mock documentary and tells the story of Mark Sherbet, a lonely young man who is obsessed with American wrestling. His dream is to become a professional wrestler and compete against his heroes on the British wrestling circuit. There’s only one problem, he weighs nine stone and has the pain threshold of a two year old child.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2004
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director Shane Meadows
Runtime 30 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a delicate balance between situational comedy and a touching drama about a dreamer, relying on the mockumentary format to fully immerse viewers in the absurdity of the premise. It explores the poignant contrast between the protagonist's grand ambitions and his fragile physical reality.

What lingers after the credits is an unexpectedly tender aftertaste — a story of naive faith that proves stronger than any common sense. It's a moving portrait of an underdog whose stubbornness commands respect rather than ridicule. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Shane Meadows

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