Writer/director Elaine Constantine talks us through her stunning debut.
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Northern Soul is the debut film of renowned British photographer Elaine Constantine.
Elaine Constantine: "This image was taken whilst shooting the record store scene where John (Elliot James Langridge) and Matt meet Angela and Betty for the first time. We shot in a pre-existing record store which had to be completely redressed to remove any modern references. Every single poster, magazine and sign had to be checked for dates."
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The film is the coming of age tale of John, a shy, awkward young man who is introduced to Northern Soul; black American soul music that was popular in the North in the '70s.
EC: "Matt (Josh Whitehouse) broods in the car park as he waits for John to finish dj’ing."
Elaine Constantine / Stubborn Heart Films
Set and filmed in working class towns in Lancashire, the film expertly recreates the era, with meticulous attention to detail and a real affection for the music and culture of Northern Soul.
EC: "A shot of Mr Banks (Steve Coogan) having an altercation with John during an exam. Once we’d wrapped for the day Steve Coogan gladly signed autographs for excited pupils who couldn’t believe that they had spent the day shooting a film."
Elaine Constantine / Stubborn Heart Films
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