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December 1971 (UK)
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A teenage girl suffers a nervous breakdown. full summary | full synopsis
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5 wins
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1 nomination
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(9 articles)
Enid and The Queen in 3D | TV review
(From The Guardian - TV News. 17 November 2009, 3:21 AM, PST)
Macpherson: 'Single motherhood is great'
(From digitalspy. 16 November 2009, 1:18 AM, PST)
(From The Guardian - TV News. 17 November 2009, 3:21 AM, PST)
Macpherson: 'Single motherhood is great'
(From digitalspy. 16 November 2009, 1:18 AM, PST)
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Sandy Ratcliff | ... | Janice Baildon |
| Bill Dean | ... | Mr. Baildon |
| Grace Cave | ... | Mrs. Baildon |
| Malcolm Tierney | ... | Tim |
| Hilary Martin | ... | Barbara Baildon |
| Michael Riddall | ... | Dr. Donaldson |
| Alan MacNaughton | ... | Mr. Caswell |
| Johnny Gee | ... | Man in Garden |
| Bernard Atha | ||
| Edwin Brown | ||
| Freddie Clemson | ||
| Alec Coleman | ||
| Jack Connell | ||
| Ellis Dale | ||
| Terry Duggan |
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Also Known As:
Wednesday's Child
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108 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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Iceland:12 |
France:Unrated |
Australia:M |
Finland:K-16 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 (video rating) (2002) |
UK:AA (original rating)
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Director Bille August cites "Family Life" as one of his greatest influences.
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Remake of "The Wednesday Play: In Two Minds (#1.84)" (1967)
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"Family Life" is truly a harrowing viewing experience. There is not one second in the film where it seems like the actors on the screen are acting, this film seems totally real from beginning to end, almost like an intense dramatic version of today's reality television programs. The dialog is so seemingly non-scripted and the out-of-control family situations are so vivid that the viewer feels like an invited guest in a home where, immediately after entering, is witness to arguments and strife that come out of nowhere and are as overtaking as a swift house fire. This film reminded me of many such situations that I witnessed as a child in various relatives' homes. A dinner table scene involving a sibling and grandchildren is the best example of this type of all-too-real situation, with the grandparents acting as though the young grandchildren are not going to be harmed by all the verbal jousting despite the fact they are in the direct line of fire. It is also hard to take sides in this scene because everyone on the screen is so incredibly desperate and in need of help. The viewer will probably fear the worst for the characters and ultimately will not be disappointed -- a tragic slice of "Family Life" indeed.