Trainspotting: Task One

· What is the synopsis- The film is about a group of friends struggling to deal with the addiction of drugs. The main character, Mark Renton, particularly trys to find ways to break this cycle

· Who was the director and what other films has he done with the production company- The Director is Danny Boyle and he has also worked on films such as "Slumdog Millionaire" which also deals with difficulties in society.

· How much was the budget- The budget for the film was £3.5million

· Which companies made the film- Miramax Films, Film Four.

· Where was it filmed- The majority of the film was done in Scotland and some parts in London.

· Who are the main actors and what else have they been in? Have any of them gone on to become famous on an international scale-

· Which studio distributed it- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

· What countries was it distributed in- North America, United Kingdom

· What country is the film from- The film is from Scotland and we know this because it is mentioned in some areas of the film as well as when main character Mark Renton traveled from there to London.

· What awards has it received- The film was nominated for three British Academy Film Awards in 1995; Best British film, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Film.

· What was the controversy that surrounded the film- The main controversy that surrounded the film was the death of the baby and its graphic nature.