Russell and Jamelia

Russell & Jameela, a modern-day adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, based on two feuding families who are neighbours in a row of terraced houses in South Wales. Russell is a jack-the-lad teenager, who is obsessed with social media, and his love interest Jameela's father is determined to keep the pair apart. Preceded by a behind-the-scenes looks at the making of the film.
  • Genre: Coming of age, Romance

Welsh Connections

  • Director: Rhodri Jones
  • Cast: Dylan Thomas-Price, Brooklyn Evans, Tinasche Chendamudima, Rhett Evans, Daniel Jeremiah, Rebecca Owen, Kayode Akande, Alexandria Reynolds
  • Funding: BBC Cymru Wales / It's My Shout

Other Key Production Details

  • Producer / Exec Producer: Louise Lynch
  • Writer: Jacob Tilley

Technical Details

  • Running time: 11 minutes 48 seconds
  • Language: English

Release

  • Date: 2015
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