The Near Room (1995 film)

The Near Room
The Near Room
Directed by	David Hayman
Screenplay by	Robert Murphy
Starring	Adrian Dunbar; David O'Hara; David Hayman; James McAvoy; Andy Serkis; Julie Graham;
Edited by	Martin Sharpe
Music by	James Grant; Paul McGeechan;
Production; companies	British Screen Presentation; The Glasgow Film Fund; Inverclyde Productions;
Distributed by	Metrodome Distribution (1997, UK - theatrical)
Release date	20 August 1995 (U.K); (premiere) - Edinburgh International Film Festival
Running time	89 min
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

The Near Room is a 1995 British film directed by and starring David Hayman. It premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival before its distribution in the United Kingdom in 1997. The film is set within the "Glasgow Noir" genre,^[2] blending elements of drama and thriller.^[3] The title refers to a metaphorical place where one's most nightmarish fears and dreadful imaginings reside.^[4] It also marked the film debut of James McAvoy^[5]

^ "The Near Room". Time Out London.
^ "You Have Been Watching...The Near Room". January 14, 2011.
^ "The Near Room" – via mubi.com.
^ Elley, Derek (September 4, 1995). "The Near Room".
^ Armitage, Hugh (April 5, 2010). "James McAvoy inspired by teenage crush". Digital Spy.

[1] "The Near Room". Time Out London.

[2] "You Have Been Watching...The Near Room". January 14, 2011.

[3] "The Near Room" – via mubi.com.

[auto-4] Elley, Derek (September 4, 1995). "The Near Room".

[5] Armitage, Hugh (April 5, 2010). "James McAvoy inspired by teenage crush". Digital Spy.

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