Ethel & Ernest

"Forty years of change. One enduring love."

2016 1h 34m EN

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7.5

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★7.5TMDB · 136

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Synopsis

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This hand drawn animated film, based on the award winning graphic novel by Raymond Briggs, is an intimate and affectionate depiction of the life and times of his parents, two ordinary Londoners living through extraordinary events.

“Forty years of change. One enduring love.”

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Cast

Jim Broadbent
Ernest Briggs (voice)
Brenda Blethyn
Ethel Briggs (voice)
Luke Treadaway
Raymond Briggs (voice)
Roger Allam
Middle Aged Doctor (voice)
Virginia McKenna
Lady of the House (voice)
Peter Wight
Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
Pam Ferris
Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)
Simon Day
Alf (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Roger Mainwood
Writers: Roger Mainwood
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Roger Mainwood, shot by Fraser Taggart. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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ERA

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

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CAST

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Jim Broadbent and Brenda Blethyn and Luke Treadaway carry the top of the cast.

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ERA

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Marketing tagline: "Forty years of change. One enduring love.".

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1725969 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Roger Mainwood directs. Fraser Taggart behind the camera. Carl Davis scores. Richard Overall cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 10 years ago.
2Directed by Roger Mainwood, shot by Fraser Taggart. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Carl Davis. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Richard Overall shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jim Broadbent and Brenda Blethyn and Luke Treadaway carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Forty years of change. One enduring love.".
7IMDB entry: tt1725969 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.