

A Sense of History
Genres
Overview
Jim Broadbent wrote and starred in this short film directed by none other than Mike Leigh. As a member of the landed gentry, the 23rd Earl of Leete has a duty to maintain and expand his lands. Shot in the style and manner of a BBC documentary, Broadbent tells his family history to the crew, who slowly come to realise - as do we - that things are not what they seem.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
26 min
Release Date
1992-09-12
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
31
Vote Average
7.3
Jim Broadbent
23rd Earl of Leete
Stephen Bill
Giddy
Belinda Bradley
The Earl's daughter
Edward Bradley
The Earl's son
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