Based on the writer Christopher Isherwood's critically acclaimed memoir, Christopher And His Kind, this landmark BBC adaptation gives a fascinating glimpse into the decadent and politically unstable world of 1930s Berlin. A young wide-eyed Christopher escapes repressive English society and arrives in Berlin at a time when the .. Read more
| Starring | Matt Smith, Lindsay Duncan, Imogen Poots, Toby Jones |
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| Director | Geoffrey Sax |
| Genres | Drama, Television |
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Based on the writer Christopher Isherwood's critically acclaimed memoir, Christopher And His Kind, this landmark BBC adaptation gives a fascinating glimpse into the decadent and politically unstable world of 1930s Berlin. A young wide-eyed Christopher escapes repressive English society and arrives in Berlin at a time when the cabaret scene is in full swing. Launched into the thriving gay
subculture, Christopher embarks on a seminal journey of self-discovery.
Written by acclaimed playwright Kevin Elyot, this dramatic love story is set against the vibrant backdrop of Berlin's cabaret nightlife and the dark rise of Nazi politics.
| Starring | Matt Smith, Lindsay Duncan, Imogen Poots, Toby Jones, Pip Carter, Douglas Booth, Tom Wlaschiha |
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| Director | Geoffrey Sax |
| Studio | SPIRIT ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 30 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama, Television |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 2010 To Rent: DVD: 21 Mar 2011 |
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The BBC Score Again
A fascinating insight into the Berlin years of Christopher Isherwood, and the world that was to be lost forever. Great script wonderful acting from the cast ... read more »
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Great film
I really enjoyed this film, and its cast were just perfect.
Matt Smith wasnwonderfully differnt from his other projects.
I would recomend ... read more »
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pleasant enough
To be honest, I watched this more for the historical context than the plot. It's an OK film but it doesn't really shine
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Brilliantly Awesome - Matt Smith = Awesome
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