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Photographing Fairies

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.7K
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Photographing Fairies (1997)
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
  • Mystery
A 1997 fantasy film based on Steve Szilagyi's 1992 novel, Photographing Fairie.A 1997 fantasy film based on Steve Szilagyi's 1992 novel, Photographing Fairie.A 1997 fantasy film based on Steve Szilagyi's 1992 novel, Photographing Fairie.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Nick Willing
  • Writers
    • Chris Harrald
    • Steve Szilagyi(book)
    • Nick Willing
  • Stars
    • Toby Stephens
    • Emily Woof
    • Ben Kingsley
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nick Willing
  • Writers
    • Chris Harrald
    • Steve Szilagyi(book)
    • Nick Willing
  • Stars
    • Toby Stephens
    • Emily Woof
    • Ben Kingsley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 44User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 3 nominations

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    Photographing Fairies (1997)
    Photographing Fairies (1997)
    Toby Stephens in Photographing Fairies (1997)
    Toby Stephens in Photographing Fairies (1997)
    Frances Barber in Photographing Fairies (1997)
    Rachel Shelley and Toby Stephens in Photographing Fairies (1997)
    Photographing Fairies (1997)

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    Toby Stephens
    Toby Stephens
    • Charles Castleas Charles Castle
    Emily Woof
    Emily Woof
    • Lindaas Linda
    Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley
    • Reverend Templetonas Reverend Templeton
    Frances Barber
    Frances Barber
    • Beatrice Templetonas Beatrice Templeton
    Phil Davis
    Phil Davis
    • Royas Roy
    Hannah Bould
    • Clara Templetonas Clara Templeton
    Miriam Grant
    • Ana Templetonas Ana Templeton
    Rachel Shelley
    Rachel Shelley
    • Mrs. Anne-Marie Castleas Mrs. Anne-Marie Castle
    Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke
    • Sir Arthur Conan Doyleas Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
    Clive Merrison
    Clive Merrison
    • Gardneras Gardner
    Stephen Churchett
    Stephen Churchett
    • Mr. Dawsonas Mr. Dawson
    Mary Healey
    Mary Healey
    • Mrs. Dawsonas Mrs. Dawson
    Maggie Wells
    • Mrs. Hoopdriveras Mrs. Hoopdriver
    Richenda Carey
    Richenda Carey
    • Fierce Womanas Fierce Woman
    Jeremy Young
    Jeremy Young
    • Desas Des
    Michael Culkin
    Michael Culkin
    • Coleas Cole
    Donald Douglas
    Donald Douglas
    • Judgeas Judge
    James Greene
    • Ministeras Minister
    • Director
      • Nick Willing
    • Writers
      • Chris Harrald
      • Steve Szilagyi(book)
      • Nick Willing
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    Storyline

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    Photographer Charles Castle is numbed with grief following the death of his beautiful bride. He goes off to war, working in the trenches as a photographer. Following the war and still in grief, Charles is given some photographs purporting to be of fairies. His search for the truth leads him to Burkinwell, a seemingly peaceful village seething with secrets where he becomes drawn into a web of passion, romance, and violence. —Philip Stanton
    • sex scene
    • sex in bed
    • woman on top
    • photographer
    • photograph
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Mystery
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for some sexuality
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Edward Hardwicke (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) has played Doyle's Dr. Watson many times.
    • Goofs
      When discussing the original photograph with Beatrice Templeton (Frances Barber), Charles Castle (Toby Stephens) says that the supposed fairy in the image could just be a 'glitch in the emulsion'. The use of the word 'glitch' is anachronistic. Glitch, meaning a small fault, didn't come in to common parlance till the 1960s some 40+ years after the setting of this film.
    • Quotes

      Gardner: Everyone of you here, ladies and gentlemen, has something in common, something that links you to your neighbor. We are all of us searching for a clue that shows us what life truly promises us, for a way of seeing what lies under the simple surface of things. Now recently, we've had continued messages at seances, messages indicating that a visible sign was coming through. Ladies and gentlemen, that sign is here. People talk about the miracle of photography. I'm going to show you a photograph of a miracle.

    • Connections
      Version of BBC2 Play of the Week: Fairies (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92, II. Allegretto
      Music by Ludwig van Beethoven
      Performed by The Philharmonia Orchestra
      Conducted and orchestrated by Terry Davies

    User reviews44

    Review
    Top review
    A Darker, Metaphysical Take on FAIRY TALE: A TRUE STORY
    A darker, more metaphysical take on FAIRY TALE: A TRUE STORY which came out also in 1997. Where FT is suitable for older kids, this one certainly is not. This film features many of the same characters as FT, including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, two cute little girls, and the Theosophical Society, and theme, we are taken on a very dark journey that explores use of halluciongenic plants as a way to view the fairy folk. There are no fairy tale happy endings here.

    Go ahead and rent this film and FT. Let your kids enjoy FT, and after you tuck them into bed, watch PF and spend the rest of your evening comparing and contrasting the surprisingly similar and strikingly different films..
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    • lydia
    • Dec 19, 1998

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 19, 1997 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Elfengarten
    • Filming locations
      • Switzerland
    • Production companies
      • Arts Council of England
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • British Screen Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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