November Afternoon

1996 1h 22m EN

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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Karen and her husband come to Dublin to visit her brother. Tensions arise when there are indications that Karin and her brother may have an incestuous relationship.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Michael McElhatton
John
Jayne Snow
Karen
Mark Doherty
Robert
Tristan Gribbin
Kathy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Carney
Writers: Tom Hall, John Carney
Languages: English
Countries: Ireland

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RUNTIME

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82 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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30 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Carney, shot by Mark Waldron. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Carney. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Tim Hunt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Michael McElhatton and Jayne Snow and Mark Doherty carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0284358 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

John Carney directs. Mark Waldron behind the camera. John Carney scores. Tim Hunt cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Ireland. Dialogue in English.

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182 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
230 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by John Carney, shot by Mark Waldron. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by John Carney. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Tim Hunt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Michael McElhatton and Jayne Snow and Mark Doherty carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0284358 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.