DAVID HEMMINGS’ AWARD WINNING “THE 14” (cert TBC) SET FOR DVD RELEASE

Part of “The British Film” collection Set in ’s East End, THE 14 (cert TBC) also known as The Wild Little Bunch or Existence, is based on the true story of 14 children who struggle against overwhelming pressures to stay together after the death of their single mother. Made available here for the first time in any format, this rare and remarkable film drama is presented in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements. THE 14 will be available on DVD from 28 October, RRP £9.99, courtesy of Network. Heading the cast is Oliver! star Jack Wild, who plays 17-year-old Reg – the eldest of the children, and committed to keeping his young family together after a promise he made to his mum played by Eastenders’ (). THE 14 was the second film directed by Blow star David Hemmings, and received a Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1973.

***ENDS*** NOTES TO EDITORS THE 14 (cert TBC) is a Network Distributing title Release Date: 28 October 2013 RRP: £9.99 Running Time: 101 mins (approx.) Screen Ratio: 1.75:1 No. of Discs: 1 Catalogue no. 7953935 For further information visit: www.networkonair.com www.facebook.com/TheBritishFilm www.twitter.com/networktweets #TheBritishFilm For media enquiries contact: Sabina Maharjan, Luciano Chelotti or Bryony Forde Network, 19-20 Berghem Mews, Blythe Road, London, W14 0HN Tel: 020 7605 4422 or 020 7605 4424 Fax: 020 7605 4421 Email [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]