Party, The

Synopsis

Janet has just been appointed as shadow health minister, the crowning achievement of her political career. She and her husband Bill plan to celebrate this with a few close friends. As the guests arrive at their home in London the party takes an unexpected turn when Bill suddenly makes some explosive revelations that take everyone present by surprise. By referencing Edwards Albee’s 1962 play WHO IS AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOLF, Mike Leigh’s ABIGAIL’S PARTY and the PLAY FOR TODAY TV drama series, the film taps into cinema’s long and complex relationship with theatre.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

2017

Subjects

Film studies

Keywords

British cinema; theatre

Credits

Director

Sally Potter

Cast

Kristin Scott-Thomas
Timothy Spall

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£6.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

71 minutes

Year

2018

Production Company

Name

Adventure Pictures

Distributor

 

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