The Carer (2016)

When the question is to be or not to be, there is only one answer.

Director:

János Edelényi

Writers:

Gilbert Adair, János Edelényi

Stars:

Maitland Chandler, Ruth Posner, Coco König

3 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Maitland Chandler	...	Freddy
Ruth Posner	...	Dolly
Coco König	...	Dorottya
Selina Cadell	...	Mrs. Trudeau
Andor Lukáts	...	Uncle Ferenczi
Brian Cox	...	Sir Michael Gifford
Emilia Fox	...	Sophia
Emily Bevan	...	Wanda
Karl Johnson	...	Joseph
Andrew Havill	...	Dr. Satterthwaite
Anna Chancellor	...	Milly
William Moore	...	Auditioning Boy
Paul Bown	...	Head Examiner
Julia Dearden	...	Female Teacher
Richard Ridings	...	Pub Landlord

Storyline

Dorottya is a young Hungarian actress with a burning desire: to make it on the English stage. Legendary actor Sir Michael Gifford suffers from an incurable disease, and has one desire: be left alone. When Dorottya becomes his carer they both hope their wish will be fulfilled.

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Plot Keywords:

caregiver | driver | hungarian in england | reference to bbc | rose bush | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

Hungary UK

Release Date:

5 August 2016 (UK)

Also Known As:

A Cuidadora

Filming Locations:

Theatre Royal, Margate, Kent, England, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,102, 11 September 2016, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$5,102, 11 September 2016

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mythberg Films, Hopscotch Films, Vita Nova Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby (Spanish dubbing mix)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filmed on location in Kent. End credits give locations as south of Maidstone: Boughton Monchelsea House (Sir Michael's house), Sutton Valence at a care home and several schools, and The Lord Raglan pub (on Chart Hill Rd), as well as the Theatre Royal Margate.

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Connections

References To Be or Not to Be (1983)

User Reviews

A delightful film about overcoming some obstacles of youth and aging

I liked this film because it was entertaining,and I learned something. Many tales are told on screen with similar themes, but this one took me to a place I didn't expect. I am not the savvy movie goer that typically writes reviews on IMDb. I am a patron of the arts, and if a story sticks with me, then I have high praise for the film.

My criteria for rating the film so high is this:

Is it worth the price of admission? Is it memorable? Does the look, continuity, and score of the film add or detract from my enjoyment? Is it inspiring? Did I see something new?

This film did not disappoint on any level.It gave me a glimpse into another culture and enabled my mind to see things from an actor's point of view.