The new film England Is Mine will close the 71st edition of the Edinburgh International Film Festival on July 2nd.
The film culminates with the first meeting between Morrissey, played by Jack Lowden, and Johnny Marr which would very quickly spark a creative relationship that fired The Smiths to stardom, but concentrates primarily on Morrissey’s life before then in 1970s Manchester and his friendship with Linder Sterling as he existed on the fringes of the city’s music scene whilst hopping between occasional day jobs and unemployment.
“Morrissey is one of Britain’s most iconic artists, and this delve into his formative years is a witty and enthralling look at a great music talent,” EIFF Artistic Director Mark Adams has said. “The world premiere of England Is Mine will be a perfect way to wrap this year’s Festival.”