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Venus (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards
British Independent Film Awards
Golden Globes
Oscar Academy Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
French ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Belgium ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
91 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2006 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Roger Michell

Written By:
Hanif Kureishi

Actors:
Peter O'Toole ..... Maurice
Leslie Phillips ..... Ian
Beatrice Savoretti ..... Waitress
Philip Fox ..... Doctor
Lolita Chakrabarti ..... Health Centre Nurse
Carolina Giammetta ..... Health Centre Nurse
Jodie Whittaker ..... Jessie
Kellie Shirley ..... Royal Court Actress
Ashley Madekwe ..... Royal Court Actress
Ony Uhiara ..... Royal Court Actress
Cathryn Bradshaw ..... Jillian
Joanna Croll ..... Hospital Drama Family
Liam McKenna ..... Hospital Drama Family
Meg Wynn Owen ..... Hospital Drama Family
Sam Spruell ..... Hospital Director
Tom Brooke ..... Hospital Runner
Vanessa Redgrave ..... Valerie
Richard Griffiths ..... Donald
Harvey Virdi ..... Art School Teacher
Emma Buckley ..... Shop Assistant
Marlene Sidaway ..... Hospital Nurse
Christine Bottomley ..... Hospital Nurse
Daniel Cerqueira ..... Surgeon
Sam Kenyon ..... Period Film Protégé
Andrea Riseborough ..... Period Film Lover
Tom Mison ..... Period Film Lover
Paul Chahidi ..... Period Film Director
Piers Harrisson ..... Film Runner
Bronson Webb ..... Jessie's Boyfriend
Tim Faraday ..... Policeman
Didier Dell Benjamin ..... Clubber
Naresh Bhana ..... Tattoo artist
Nicolas D. Blake ..... Clubber
Garry Marriott ..... Paramedic
Benn Northover ..... Charles
Jo Price ..... Mourner

Synopsis:

Maurice Russell, once a great actor, is now living in London in the twilight of his life. Those of his generation remember him fondly, while those in the younger generations have no idea who he is. He spends most of his time hanging out with his friends Ian, also an actor, and Donald, or visiting with his wife Valerie for who he has great affection but with who he no longer lives. His acting career is virtually over, he only taking roles on the odd occasion when he needs the money. Ian has decided to invite his young great-niece Jessie from the provinces to come and stay with him, basically to act as his caregiver in case he falls ill, but also to be his companion. He envisions listening to Bach with her and her cooking him food to which he is accustomed. Jessie's stay is nothing as he envisions. She doesn't know how to cook, she drinks all his alcohol, and she has unrealistic visions of what she will accomplish in her life. Maurice, however, sees in Jessie, a person who can help him recapture part of his youth and vigor, including more fully realizing his thoughts of sex. Maurice calls her Venus, after one of his favorite paintings. As Maurice and Jessie spend more time together, they use each other to get what they want. But it isn't until Maurice approaches the end of his life will either understand if what they have is true friendship.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 20 July, 2021.