Jake West&rsquo\;s documentary retraces the life of a singular individual: Cliff Twemlow\, an opportunistic\, fascinating figure of Manchester&rsquo\;s counterculture of the 1980s. Self-made star and film producer for the direct-to-VHS market\, Twemlow built up a motley crew of fellow would-be actors eager to appear on-screen - any screen. MANCUNIAN MAN\, a window into a period when video stores reigned supreme\, also reflects its subjects&rsquo\; tremendous creative energy. Cliff and his friends created a genre of their own\, driven by a deep desire to make movies. Jake West revives the legend for today&rsquo\;s audiences. Twemlow\, famed for his banned film\, "\;G.B.H."\;\, built a low-budget film empire from 1982-1993 with a devoted team of diverse individuals. With innovative video technology\, self-composed music\, and minimal budgets\, he pioneered an array of films in genres like gangster\, horror\, thriller\, and sci-fi. Director Jake West and Severin Films now unravel Twemlow'\;s remarkable and genuine story through exclusive interviews\, captivating film clips\, and rare backstage footage. \;
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\n\n&ldquo\;An essential watch for anyone remotely interested in indie film and the crazy days of the VHS era.&rdquo\; \;Starburst
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\n\nSeverin Films Season \;
\n\nTriskel Arts Centre presents a season of documentaries from Severin Films\, a company dedicated to the world&rsquo\;s most provocative cinema for physical media\, theatrical release\, streaming and beyond. Founded in 2006 by David Gregory\, Carl Daft and John Cregan\, Severin&rsquo\;s curatorial and archival work has produced acclaimed collectors&rsquo\; editions and box sets - all with exclusive/extensive Special Features - that has placed the company at the forefront of the industry\, while their original productions have won numerous awards on the international festival circuit.
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\n\nThree feature-length documentaries from Severin Films will be screened over three consecutive evenings: BLOOD &\; FLESH: THE REAL LIFE &\; GHASTLY DEATH OF AL ADAMSON (about the film career and tragic real-life murder of director Al Adamson)\, ENTER THE CLONES OF BRUCE (a look at the bizarre genre of films imitating the work of legendary actor Bruce Lee) and MANCUNIAN MAN: THE LEGENDARY LIFE OF CLIFF TWEMLOW (a fascinating account of bouncer\, novelist\, composer\, screenwriter\, producer and actor Cliff Twenlow). \;
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\n\nWhile these documentaries will be of interest to cult movie fans\, they are also entertaining explorations of their subjects for the casual viewer to thoroughly enjoy also.
\n LOCATION:Triskel Arts Centre\, Tobin Street\, Cork City UID:e.2489.34087 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260430T195858Z URL:https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/details/mancunian-man-the-legendary-life-of-cliff-twemlow-part-of-severin-films-season-34087 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR