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Eaten by Lions is a 2019 British comedy film written and directed by Jason Wingard. The film stars Antonio Aakeel as Omar and Jack Carroll as Pete.[1] The film is the feature-length adaptation of the director's 2013 short film 'Going to Mecca' which won best comedy at the Manchester International Film Festival.[2][3] The feature follows half-brothers Omar and Pete as they embark on a journey to find Omar's estranged father, confronting him on the day of his daughter's engagement party.[4]

Eaten by Lions
Film poster
Directed byJason Wingard
Written by
  • Jason Wingard
  • David Isaac
Produced by
  • Chris Bouckley
  • Matt Carroll
  • Neil Jones
  • Hannah Stevenson
Starring
CinematographyMatt North
Edited by
  • Andrew McKee
  • Jason Wingard
Music byDan Baboulene
Production
company
Mecca Films
Release date
  • 29 March 2019 (2019-03-29)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

The film released in UK cinemas on 29 March 2019 following its successful premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival June 2018 and was screened as part of the Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival June 2018, winning the audience choice award for best film.[5][6]


Plot


Eaten by Lions follows half-brothers Pete and Omar. When their parents are eaten by lions their grandmother takes them in; when she dies they embark on a journey to Blackpool in search of Omar's estranged father, meeting an array of colourful characters on their travels.[7]


Cast



Production


Eaten by Lions was developed by Mecca Films with principal photography beginning in April 2017.[11]


Reception


On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 100% based on reviews from 12 critics.[12]


References


  1. "Filming underway on British comedy Eaten by Lions". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  2. "Going to Mecca wins best comedy". Leeds Mag. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  3. "Going to Mecca short film". Vimeo. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  4. "Johnny Vegas to star in Blackpool comedy film". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  5. "Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival 2018 Overview". Bagri London Indian Film Festival. June 2018.[dead link]
  6. "'Eaten by Lions' Wins at London Indian Film Festival, 'Slumdog' Star Irrfan Khan Honored (EXCLUSIVE)". 29 June 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  7. "Hayley: "I'm delighted to be filming on home soil"". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  8. "Antonio Aakeel to star in Eaten by Lions". Birmingham Mail. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  9. "Jack Carroll shoots his first movie". Chortle. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  10. "Nitin Ganatra in Eaten by Lions". United Agents.[dead link]
  11. "Eaten by Lions goes into production". Chase Films. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  12. "Eaten by Lions (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 30 October 2021.




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