New Release
Merchant Ivory
Renowned for their stately period dramas, the turbulent reality of their sets is at odds with the beautiful images they created on screen. In this documentary, the Merchant Ivory duo's collaborators share their experiences of their era-defining films.
Director: Stephen Soucey
Cast includes: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Helena Bonham Carter, Felicity Kendall
Thursday morning screenings include subtitles where possible
112 mins/ 2023 / UK
This is the first definitive documentary of '80s Award-winning James Ivory and Ismail Merchant, one of the most successful British filmmaking partnerships ever. Merchant Ivory: the Documentary gives new and compelling perspectives on this partnership, with footage from more than 50 interviews, clips, and archival material giving voice to the family of actors and technicians who helped define Merchant Ivory’s style.
With six Oscar winners among the notable artists participating, these close and often long-term collaborators intimately detail the transformational cinematic creativity and personal and professional drama of the wandering company that left an indelible impact on film culture.
Starring Helena Bonham Carter, Maggie Smith, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson, and Felicity Kendall this was British film stardom in the making! A must-see for anyone interested in cinema, actors and British stardom!
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