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1 July 1999 (Australia) morePlot:
Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 win & 7 nominations moreUser Comments:
A phenomenal work moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Bruce Balden | ... | Himself (as Bruce) | |
| Jacqueline Bassett | ... | Herself (as Jackie) | |
| Symon Basterfield | ... | Himself (as Symon) | |
| Andrew Brackfield | ... | Himself (as Andrew) | |
| John Brisby | ... | Himself (archive footage) (as John) | |
| Suzanne Dewey | ... | Herself (as Suzy) | |
| Charles Furneaux | ... | Himself (archive footage) (as Charles) | |
| Nicholas Hitchon | ... | Himself (as Nick) | |
| Neil Hughes | ... | Himself (as Neil) | |
| Lynn Johnson | ... | Herself (as Lynn) | |
| Paul Kligerman | ... | Himself (as Paul) | |
| Susan Sullivan | ... | Herself (as Sue) | |
| Tony Walker | ... | Himself (as Tony) |
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One of the most important ongoing social and cultural projects of our time, this series of films has documented the lives of a number of people from the age of seven up. Currently the participants are in their mid-forties, now in a position to reflect on the past as well as to speculate about their future from a reasonably well-informed perspective. It is truly fascinating to get even this brief glimpse of how these people have progressed through their lives, from the fresh enthusiasm of early childhood through the angst and pain of the teen years, then coping with the various ups and downs of adulthood. Many have children of their own; some have lost parents along the way. Most have remained in their native England, where social class is more of an issue than here in the States. Class struggle is a topic of discussion in the film, though touched upon rather briefly.
This reviewer has been watching Michael Apted's project for the past fourteen years and is approximately the same age as the participants, a fact which makes the film that much more involving. One feels a connection with these people. Reviewing these people's lives is much like looking back at one's own, which strengthens the feelings of warmth and familiarity that this film evokes.
Mr. Apted has done an excellent job with these films and the reviewer wishes to express appreciation to him as well as to the interviewees.