You don’t often see the words “cancer” and “comedy” in the same sentence, but it’s the sub-genre of film that Sunny Dancer is dipping into, and to great effect. Director George Jaques has created a film that is equal parts touching, and tender as well as funny and upsetting – in thanks, mostly, to his leading star Bella Ramsey. And to mark the release of the film, we had the pleasure in speaking to the duo to discuss this tricky balancing of different tones.
You can watch the full interview in its entirety below, as the pair also speak about the mood on set when shooting some of the more heavier scenes, as they give us an insight into the filmmaking process and the unique emotional challenges that came with the project.
Bella Ramsey & George Jaques
Plot
As if conquering cancer wasn’t hard enough, 17-year-old Ivy’s parents sign her up to spend her summer at what she calls “chemo camp”, where she manages to find unexpected friends in a group of misfits and has a summer she’ll never forget.
Sunny Dancer is out on August 14th
