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Enid (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2.4 )

Running Time:
83 min + 6 min extras

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2009 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
James Hawes

Written By:
Lindsay Shapero

Actors:
Helena Bonham Carter ..... Enid Blyton
Matthew Macfadyen ..... Hugh Pollock
Denis Lawson ..... Kenneth Waters
Claire Rushbrook ..... Dorothy Richards
Joseph Millson ..... Hanly Blyton
Ramona Marquez ..... Imogen Pollock
Sinead Michael ..... Gillian
Pooky Quesnel ..... Theresa Blyton
Philip Wright ..... Thomas Blyton
Lisa Diveney ..... Enid - aged 19
Alexandra Brain ..... Enid - aged 12
Samuel Hilton ..... Hanly Blyton - aged 8
James Warner ..... Carey Blyton - aged 4
Eileen O'Higgins ..... Maid Maggie
Gabrielle Reidy ..... Mrs Waters

Synopsis:

The film explores how the orderly, reassuringly clear worlds Enid Blyton created within her stories contrasted with the complexity of her own personal life. It sheds light on the ambitious and driven - but as yet unpublished - young woman, from the development of her rich imagination against the adversity of an imperfect childhood, two World Wars, and a first marriage ending in divorce - to household name. One of the most recognised storytellers of all time, Enid Blyton's charming characters and classic tales have enchanted countless generations of children for almost 80 years. Having sold over 500 million books in 40 countries, this film follows the woman behind the enduring and compelling stories such as the beloved Famous Five, Secret Seven, Malory Towers and Noddy series.

Edwardian child Enid Blyton begins to tell stories to her brothers as an escape from their parents' rows before the father deserts the family. Whilst training as a teacher after the Great War she sends her stories to publishers, one of whom, Hugh Pollock,takes her on and also marries her. They have two daughters but Enid is a terrible mother, letting a nanny rear them whilst she, ironically, bestows treats on anonymous children who worship her for her stories. She is completely self-absorbed,driving Hugh to drink and then to another woman. Enid uses the children as emotional blackmail to get a divorce on her terms before marrying Kenneth Waters, a weak man similar to her father. After World War Two she is as popular as ever, despite accusations of using a syndicate to pen her books and will carry on,adored by children who do not know her true nature, for another twenty years and her death in 1968.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 12 February, 2010.

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