'LOOKING FOR ERIC' IN COMPETITION AT THE 62ND CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

The new film directed by Ken Loach and written by Paul Laverty has been officially selected for the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.

Steve Evets, Eric Cantona, John Henshaw and Stephanie Bishop star in the new film which will screen in competition at the festival which saw 'The Wind that Shakes the Barley' win the prestigous Palme d'Or in 2006.

Shot entirely in Manchester, the film follows a postman, played by Steve Evets, on the verge of a nervous breakdown.

Watch the 'Looking for Eric' trailer on the films website www.lookingforericmovie.co.uk

23rd of April 2009