Project Detail

The Carer

Synopsis

Dorottya is a young Hungarian actress with a burning desire to make it on the English stage. Legendary actor Sir Michael Gifford suffers from an incurable disease, and has one desire: be left alone. When Dorottya becomes his carer they both hope their wish will be fulfilled.
Palm Springs International Film Festival 2016 - World premiere

Details

Year
2016
Type of project
Features
Running time
89 mins
Director
János Edelényi
Producer
József Berger, Steve Bowden, Charlotte Wontner
Editor
Adam Recht
Screenwriter
Gilbert Adair, János Edelényi, Tom Kinninmont
Director of Photography
Tibor Máthé
Composer
Attila Pacsay
Principal cast
Brian Cox, Coco Köning, Anna Chancellor, Emilia Fox

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Production Status

Production Company

UK, Hungary coproduction

Hopscotch Films (UK), Mythberg Films (HU), Vita Nova Films (UK)

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