- Synopsis
- Toast is based on cookery writer Nigel Slater's autobiographical novel about his grim childhood and his developing passion for food.
- Director
- S.J. Clarkson
- Writer
- Nigel Slater (memoir)
- Lee Hall (screenplay)
- Cast
- Helena Bonham Carter
- Colin Prockter
- Freddie Highmore
- Victoria Hamilton
- Ken Stott
stylish and enjoyable, with wonderful performances by both Helena Bonham Carter and Freddie Highmore – Film Society of Lincoln Center
Toast is based on cookery writer Nigel Slater’s autobiographical novel about his grim childhood and his developing passion for food.
Helena Bonham Carter, Mrs Potter Helena is an international movie star who was nominated for an Oscar for her performance as The Queen Mother in The King’s Speech. Recent movie roles include Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and Sweeney Todd.
Freddie Highmore, Nigel Freddie has starred in many feature films including The Spiderwick Chronicles, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Finding Neverland.
SJ Clarkson, Director Toast is the feature film debut of one of the UK’s most experienced TV directors. SJ’s credits include episodes of US dramas House, Ugly Betty, Dexter as well as UK series Life on Mars, Hustle and Footballers Wives.
Lee Hall, Screenwriter is one of the UK’s leading screenwriters and playwrights, best known for his international hit film Billy Elliot, most recently he wrote the screenplay for Stephen Speilberg’s War Horse.
Nigel Slater is an award winning cookery writer.
Toast press conference at Berlinale
Toast press conference at Berlinale part 2
Toast press conference at Berlinale part 3