THE BUTCHER BOY (1997)
This little piggy laughed all the way home!
Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with a violent, alcoholic father and a manic depressive, suicidal mother the pressure on Francie to grow up are immense. When Francie’s world turns to madness, he tries to counter it with further insanity, with dire consequences.
AWARDS
European Film Awards – 1997 Winner, Best Cinematographer
Berlin International Film Festival – 1998 Winner, Silver Bear for Best Director
Winner, Special Mention (For Astonishing Lead)
LA film critics’ Association Awards – 1998 Winner, Best Music
Nominee, Best Film
National Board of Review Awards – 1998 Winner, Top 10 Films
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards – 1999 Nominee, Best Director