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Harris Dickinson’s Directorial Debut 'Urchin' Opens in Theaters After Cannes Acclaim

Early reviews spotlight Frank Dillane’s performance, praising a verité style with surreal touches.

Overview

  • The film follows Mike, a man living on the streets who commits a violent theft, serves nine months in prison, and tries to rebuild his life.
  • The theatrical rollout begins Friday following a New York premiere this month, marking the project’s move from festivals into general release.
  • Critics commend Dickinson’s restrained, unsentimental direction and Frank Dillane’s raw, empathetic lead turn.
  • Shot by Josée Deshaies, the film favors uncluttered compositions and mixes grounded observation with dreamlike sequences.
  • RogerEbert reports the film won the FIPRESCI Prize at Cannes, a recognition noted in coverage without broader confirmation.