What If
Released 26 June 2012
What If is a rendering of Rudyard Kipling’s much loved poem If. The film tells the story of Joe, a young teen who learns through an older, wiser boy, fundamental life lessons on nobility, patience and generosity; lessons on how to become an admirable young man. Influenced by Wim Wenders’ Wings Of Desire, this film is a celebration of urban youth culture and London, showcasing the best of the UK’s freerunning, skateboarding, BMXing, in-line skating and featuring urban art by Matthew Small.
Starring:
Noel Clarke, George Sargeant, Alexis Simone, Theo Barklem-Biggs
Director:
Max & Dania
Producers:
Allan Niblo, James Richardson, Huberta von Liel
Screenplay:
Joshua St Johnston and Dania Pasquini
Executive Producers:
Rupert Preston, Christine Langan, Joe Oppenheimer, Katherine Butler, Ruth Mackenzie
Credits summary:
BBC Films and Film4 presents in association with the London 2012 Festival and the Cultural Olympiad using funds from the National Lottery
Running time:
27 mins
Released
26 June 2012