NEDS (non educated deliquents) is a coming-of-age drama, directed by Peter Mullan, produced in 2011.
Firstly think what does the NEDS term mean…
I found the information that this term appeared for the first time in Scotland around 1960s. It applies to working class youths, who wear casual sport clothes. It is also often connected with hooliganism and criminality. Ned culture is associated with violence, alcohol and drugs.
While reading NEDS terminology, we may immediately get known what the film is going to be about.
In fact it tells about young people and gangs. However when we watch it we don’t see only violence, alcohol and drugs. Film makers present us dramatic story of a young boy, his dreams and believes. We see how the reputation, individuality and sensitivity are being killed by not good teaching system.
Neds film is set in Glasgow in 1970s. Main character – John McGill is a young boy, good student, who wants to go to university, have a good job and perspectives. However when he goes to a secondary school he’s put down a grade because of his brother's reputation. Moreover he’s got an alcoholic father who doesn’t help him at all.
John gives up, and joins a gang.
Starring:
Connor McCarron as John McGill
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