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Festival

  • 20052005
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
889
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Festival (2005)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
August in Edinburgh sees the population of the grand, historic Scottish capital swell with actors, directors, street performers, comedians, media high flyers and audience.August in Edinburgh sees the population of the grand, historic Scottish capital swell with actors, directors, street performers, comedians, media high flyers and audience.August in Edinburgh sees the population of the grand, historic Scottish capital swell with actors, directors, street performers, comedians, media high flyers and audience.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
889
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  • Director
    • Annie Griffin
  • Writer
    • Annie Griffin
  • Stars
    • Lyndsey Marshal
    • Paddy Bonner
    • Selina Cadell
Top credits
  • Director
    • Annie Griffin
  • Writer
    • Annie Griffin
  • Stars
    • Lyndsey Marshal
    • Paddy Bonner
    • Selina Cadell
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    • 33User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 5 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Paul McCartney, Festival, Brittany Howard, and Grant Park at an event for Festival (2005)
    Vivien Killilea and Betsy Smith at an event for Festival (2005)
    Elijah Wood and Festival at an event for Festival (2005)
    Daniel Radcliffe and Festival at an event for Festival (2005)
    Festival at an event for Festival (2005)
    Matthew Holness in Festival (2005)
    Matthew Holness in Festival (2005)
    Matthew Holness in Festival (2005)

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    Lyndsey Marshal
    Lyndsey Marshal
    • Faith Myersas Faith Myers
    Paddy Bonner
    • Man on Streetas Man on Street
    Selina Cadell
    Selina Cadell
    • Estate Agentas Estate Agent
    Amelia Bullmore
    Amelia Bullmore
    • Micheline Menziesas Micheline Menzies
    Daniela Nardini
    Daniela Nardini
    • Joan Gerardas Joan Gerard
    Chris O'Dowd
    Chris O'Dowd
    • Tommy O'Dwyeras Tommy O'Dwyer
    Billy Carter
    Billy Carter
    • Conor Kellyas Conor Kelly
    Jimmy Chisholm
    • Radio Produceras Radio Producer
    Raquel Cassidy
    Raquel Cassidy
    • Petra Loewenbergas Petra Loewenberg
    Stephen Mangan
    Stephen Mangan
    • Sean Sullivanas Sean Sullivan
    Gabriel Quigley
    Gabriel Quigley
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    Deirdre O'Kane
    Deirdre O'Kane
    • Frida Finucaneas Frida Finucane
    Meredith MacNeill
    Meredith MacNeill
    • Maryas Mary
    Megan Dodds
    Megan Dodds
    • Dinaas Dina
    Jonah Lotan
    Jonah Lotan
    • Rickas Rick
    Matthew Holness
    Matthew Holness
    • Roger - Lighting manas Roger - Lighting man
    Mark Robb
    • Alasdairas Alasdair
    Clive Russell
    Clive Russell
    • Brother Mikeas Brother Mike
    • Director
      • Annie Griffin
    • Writer
      • Annie Griffin
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    User reviews33

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    6/10
    Nicely structured, but clichéd and unsympathetic
    There's some nice sly comedy in Annie Griffin's film 'Festival', about the Edinburgh Fringe, and an ambitious storyline following numerous different characters, but also a lot of clichés. Now the Edinburgh festival may be one place where all the old clichés are actually true, but they're not leavened here by any true sympathy for the creative process. Watching stuff at the fringe can be excruciating, but it can also leave one gasping in amazement at what can be achieved, and some of the material is pretty professional: by not acknowledging that, this film fails to really earn its right to the cheaper shots. An unremarkable movie.
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    • paul2001sw-1
    • Aug 31, 2006

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    • Release date
      • July 15, 2005 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Фестиваль
    • Filming locations
      • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • FilmFour
      • UK Film Council
      • Young Pirate Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $168,055
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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