How long is The Selfish Giant?

The Selfish Giant is 1 hr 31 min long.

Who is Arbor in The Selfish Giant?

Conner Chapman plays Arbor in the film.

What is The Selfish Giant about?

THE SELFISH GIANT is a contemporary fable about 13 year old Arbor (Conner Chapman) and his best friend Swifty (Shaun Thomas). Excluded from school and outsiders in their own neighborhood, the two boys meet Kitten (Sean Gilder), a local scrapdealer - the Selfish Giant. They begin collecting scrap metal for him using a horse and cart. Swifty has a natural gift with horses while Arbor emulates Kitten - keen to impress him and make some money. However, Kitten favors Swifty, leaving Arbor feeling hurt and excluded, driving a wedge between the boys. Arbor becomes increasingly greedy and exploitative, becoming more like Kitten. Tensions build, leading to a tragic event, which transforms them all.

The Selfish Giant

Name: The Selfish Giant
Genre: Drama
Released: 2013-12-20
Duration: 91
Rating: 81

NR 1 hr 31 min

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How long is The Selfish Giant?: The Selfish Giant is 1 hr 31 min long.

Who directed The Selfish Giant?: Clio Barnard

Who is Arbor in The Selfish Giant?: Conner Chapman plays Arbor in the film.

What is The Selfish Giant about?: THE SELFISH GIANT is a contemporary fable about 13 year old Arbor (Conner Chapman) and his best friend Swifty (Shaun Thomas). Excluded from school and outsiders in their own neighborhood, the two boys meet Kitten (Sean Gilder), a local scrapdealer - the Selfish Giant. They begin collecting scrap metal for him using a horse and cart. Swifty has a natural gift with horses while Arbor emulates Kitten - keen to impress him and make some money. However, Kitten favors Swifty, leaving Arbor feeling hurt and excluded, driving a wedge between the boys. Arbor becomes increasingly greedy and exploitative, becoming more like Kitten. Tensions build, leading to a tragic event, which transforms them all.