Turn Up the Sun
Lust, luxury, suspense, and the big sun: the artist’s ego. James McAvoy shines in a stylish improv.
A couple of artists arrive at a manor once frequented by royalty with a perfect plan. He is taking the trendy pictures for her new, chic pop album. It seems to be an ideal weekend, but then more people arrive at the mansion, and the game begins – a psychological game, for example.
Jamie Adams, a director who always champions independent cinema, attempts an even more challenging task this time: a film full of suspense, surprises, and psychological games, shot entirely in improvised scenes. Starring the magnificent James McAvoy, the film is an allegory about the artist's ego that will keep you glued to the screen.
Artists looking for inspiration, lovers seeking attention, a mysterious muse and the pursuit of the sublime provide the perfect backdrop for a thrilling revelation. But what is needed to revamp artistic passion? The free yet stylish framing of Jamie Adams follows the enigmatic gang through chaos and fun, forcing everyone to confront their deepest fears and desires. A classy and smart reflection on the labyrinth of the creative mind.
Javier Garcia Puerto
Jamie Adams (1980) is a British filmmaker known for his intimate, improvisation-driven approach to storytelling. His 2015 film "Black Mountain Poets" premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, winning the Critics’ Jury Award, and was also nominated for the Michael Powell Award at the British Independent Film Awards. He went on to direct "Songbird" (2018), "Wild Honey Pie!" (2018), "Love Spreads" (2021). His 2022 "She Is Love" (which was shot in 6 days – quite usual for Adams) was selected for BFI London Film Festival Official Selection. His films have screened at festivals including Edinburgh, South by Southwest, Raindance and Tribeca.
Filmography:
(valik/selected): Black Mountain Poets (2015), Wild Honey Pie! (2018), Venice at Dawn (2022), She Is Love (2022), Turn Up the Sun! (2025)