Bigga Than Ben
dir. Suzie Halewood · 2008
The pursuit of a better life can lead individuals down a dark path where the initial excitement fades, revealing the harsh realities of choices made in desperation.
"Bigga Than Ben" delves into the chaotic lives of two Russian immigrants in London, blending dark humor with a gritty portrayal of survival. This film offers a sharp, comedic lens on the immigrant experience, making it a must-watch for those who appreciate unconventional storytelling.
Spiker & Cobakka are two self-confessed 'pieces of Moscow scum' who come to London to rip it off. This is their guide.
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Bigga Than Ben is a crime-fuelled tale of two likeable but wayward Russian "pieces of Moscow scum" who arrive in London intent on bettering themselves and amassing an easy fortune. But it's not long before Spiker (Andrei Chadov) and Cobakka (Ben Barnes) realise that, legally, they aren't going to get very far. So, aided by the dodgy Artash (Ovidiu Matesan) and sidekick Spartak (Hero Fiennes-Tiffin), they learn to shoplift from supermarkets, rip off banks, joyride on the tube and turn mobile phones into crack. . Finding themselves drawn into a shadowy underworld of backstreet drug deals, chav nightclubs, refugees and nymphomaniacs, life begins to turn sour.
The highs begin to fade. Spiker badly misses his girlfriend back in Moscow, and seeks consolation in drugs. When he slips into serious addiction and Artash double-crosses them, Cobakka finds himself forced into making some life-changing decisions
