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Filth and Wisdom

  • 20082008
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
2.6K
YOUR RATING
Filth and Wisdom (2008)
ComedyDramaMusic
A comedy centered on three flatmates living desperate lives in London.A comedy centered on three flatmates living desperate lives in London.A comedy centered on three flatmates living desperate lives in London.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
2.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Madonna
  • Writers
    • Madonna
    • Dan Cadan
  • Stars
    • Eugene Hutz
    • Holly Weston
    • Vicky McClure
  • Director
    • Madonna
  • Writers
    • Madonna
    • Dan Cadan
  • Stars
    • Eugene Hutz
    • Holly Weston
    • Vicky McClure
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 56Critic reviews
    • 26Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Top cast

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    Eugene Hutz
    Eugene Hutz
    • A.K.
    Holly Weston
    • Holly
    Vicky McClure
    Vicky McClure
    • Juliette
    Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant
    • Professor Flynn
    Inder Manocha
    • Sardeep
    Elliot Levey
    Elliot Levey
    • Business Man
    Francesca Kingdon
    Francesca Kingdon
    • Francine
    Clare Wilkie
    • Chloe
    Stephen Graham
    Stephen Graham
    • Harry Beechman
    Hannah Walters
    Hannah Walters
    • Business Man's Wife
    Shobu Kapoor
    Shobu Kapoor
    • Sardeep's Wife
    Ade
    Ade
    • DJ
    Guy Henry
    Guy Henry
    • Lorcan O'Niell
    Nunzio Palmara
    • Nunzio
    George Keeler
    George Keeler
    • Frail Man
    Tim Wallers
    Tim Wallers
    • Mr. Frisk
    Olegar Fedoro
    Olegar Fedoro
    • A.K.'s Father
    • (as Olegar Fedorov)
    Luka Sur
    • Young A.K.
    • (as Luca Surguladze)
    • Director
      • Madonna
    • Writers
      • Madonna
      • Dan Cadan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Directorial debut of pop star Madonna.
    • Goofs
      In the scene where Juliette is talking to A.K and is angry at him she is wearing suspenders. However, when the camera pans to the back of her head her suspenders are not visible.
    • Quotes

      A.K.: You know, in my country there is a saying: "If you want to reach the sky, fuck a duck and try to fly".

    • Connections
      Featured in Cinemadonna: Swept Away (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Samiao's Day
      Written by Eugene Hutz, Oren Kaplan, Ori Kaplan and Tamir Muskat p/k/a Balkan Beat Box

      Performed by J.U.F.

      Published by 26f RPM (ASCAP), Bluma Music (ASCAP) & Muskatlove Music (BMI)

      Courtesy of Stinky Records, a division of Stinky Co, Inc.

      Taken from the album "Gogol Bordello vs. Tamir Muskat"

    User reviews18

    Review
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    Featured review
    7/10
    Good movie, very underrated! See it for yourself!
    I really liked the film. I admit I almost didn't go to see it because of all the bad press, but Im happy I did. And for those who haven't seen it and consider not to based on all the criticism, you really should go and see it for yourself.

    I wonder what these critics were really expecting? Something a little more Hollywood? And what do you consider to be a "good" movie, if you don't seem to like this one very much?

    I found the movie to be very honest. The only part I wasn't so convinced of was the the blind guy, his facial expressions didn't match the character, I think he smiled too much.

    But other than that, where is the problem? Have any of you ever worked as a Dominatrix or known any sex workers? Or professional dancers who turned to working at a strip club to earn a living? You say "cliché" but often clichés/stereotypes exist for a reason, because actual human beings (re)act in certain ways in certain situations.

    I think Madonna should feel proud of her work here! It was inspiring in its way, regardless of what some might say.
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    • no_wars_no_cars
    • Feb 19, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 2008 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Грязь и мудрость
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Semtex Films
      • HSI Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £3,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $22,406
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,597
      • Oct 19, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $354,628
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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