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THE CARER
DISTR Theatrical, TV, DVD-video, VOD, GERMANY
Local title : SHAKESPEARE FÜR ANFÄNGER
 
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Completed - ENGLISH - Drama, Black comedy - 100 minutes

Log Line

An immigrant girl and a famous actor strike up an unlikely friendship in a feel good film about death!

Year of production : 2015

Director(s) : Janos EDELENYI
Writer(s) : Gilbert ADAIR, Janos EDELENYI
Cast : Brian COX, Coco KÖNIG, Emilia FOX, Anna CHANCELLOR

Producer(s) : Steve BOWDEN (Vita Nova Films), Charlotte WONTNER (Hopscotch Films), Judit SCHMIDT (Mythberg Films), József BERGER (Mythberg Films)

Synopsis

When Dorottya, an ambitious young Hungarian actress, takes on the unenviable job as carer of the once great stage actor Sir Micheal Gifford, the two instantly clash. He’s a sorry-for-himself, grumpy old has-been, and she is stubborn, standing up to him, as no one else dares. To the surprise of both, conflict is exactly what they need. Fuelled by quarrels and a mutual love of Shakespeare, their relationship sparks and each finds the other an inspiration. Unfortunately, this symbiosis arouses the jealousy of Sir Michael’s daughter, Sophia, and his faithful ex-lover, Milly. When Sir Michael is offered a Lifetime Achievement Award, Dorottya encourages the sick old man to collect it in person. Incensed, Milly and Sophia strike, sacking Dorottya and cutting her off from all contact. Without each other, Dorottya and Sir Michael spiral downwards – only to rally at the end, defying their critics and ultimately, together, triumphing onstage.

Production

Country(ies) : UNITED KINGDOM, HUNGARY

AUSTRALIA RIALTO DISTRIBU
FINLAND THE YELLOW AFFA
GERMANY OFDB.DE - DIE O
HONG KONG ENCORE INFLIGHT
ISRAEL EPHRAIM GILAD &
ISRAEL Jul 13, 2017 NACHSHON FILMS
NEW ZEALAN RIALTO DISTRIBU
SPAIN Oct 28, 2016 FESTIVAL FILMS
UNITED KIN Aug 05, 2016 CINEFILE WORLD


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Festivals and Awards

Berlinale - Berlin IFF 2016


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