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Another Country (Original title)
Date: 1984 (Copyright)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Marek Kanievska

Synopsis: Drama, romance. In an untidy apartment in Moscow, an American journalist interrogates Guy Bennett, a retired spy, about his duplicity between his native England and the Soviet Union. The explanation directs them back to 1932, where in the closed atmosphere of an English boys' school, the young man understands that his fascination for his fellow classmates is more than a transitory stage.

Genres:
Drama, Romance

Subject:
Education
Releases
Date: June 1984Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Rankcolor - Sound - Dolby / StereoRuntime: 90 mins Length: 8139 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: April 2018Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 90 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer

Credits (80)
©: Ltd. Eastern Counties Newspapers Group, Made on location in England by: Castlezone Ltd., A Goldcrest production: Goldcrest Films and Television, In association with: Ltd. Eastern Counties Newspapers Group, Presents: Goldcrest Films and Television, [Presented] In association with: National Film Finance Corporation, Developed with the assistance of: Goldcrest Films and Television, Developed with the assistance of: Robert Fox, National Film Development Fund, Produced on stage by: Robert Fox, Memorial Enterprises, [Logo]: Virgin Films, Executive Producer: Robert Fox, Executive Producer: Julian Seymour, Produced by: Alan Marshall, Production Manager: Simon Bosanquet, Production Accountant: Ron Phipps, [Location Manager]: Christopher Knowles, Production Assistant: Mary Richards, 1st Assistant Director: Andy Armstrong, 2nd Assistant Director: Christopher Figg, Michael Zimbrich, 3rd Assistant Director: Christopher Knowles, Continuity: Alison Thorne, Casting: Celestia Fox, Additional Casting: Lucy Boulting, Screenplay by: Julian Mitchell, [Screenplay] Based on his original play: Julian Mitchell, Director of Photography: Peter Biziou, Camera Operator: David Garfath, Follow Focus: Ronnie Anscombe, Clapper Loader: Tony Brown, Chief Electrician: Ray Potter, Camera Grip: Dickie Lee, Stills Photographer: David James, Additional Stills: Clive Coote, [Special Effects]: Craig Chandler, Film Editor: Gerry Hambling, 1st Assistant Editor: Clive Barrett, 2nd Assistant Editor: Jeremy Strachan, Production Designer: Brian Morris, Art Director: Clinton Cavers, Production Buyer: Peter Dunlop, Scenic Artist: Paul Templeman, Scenic Artist: Christopher Bradley, Storyboard Artist: Tony Wright, Property Master: Maxie McDonald, Construction Manager: Jack Carter, Wardrobe Supervisor: Penny Rose, Wardrobe Mistress: Pip Newbery, Wardrobe Master: Kenny Crouch, Make-up Supervisor: Sarah Monzani, Make-up: Pat Hay, Special Make-up: Aaron Sherman, Hairdresser: Ross Carver, Titles by: General Screen Enterprises, Cameras/Lenses by: Joe Dunton Cameras, Lighting by: Lee Electric (Lighting), Colour by: The Rank Laboratories, Music by: Michael Storey, 'Hymns' Sung by: Trinity Boys Choir, Choirmaster: David Squibb, Choir Co-ordinator: Peter Waygood, Musician: Gavin Wright, Musician: Ray Singer, Musician: Helen Liebman, Musician: Simon Chamberlain, Bud Beadle, Music recorded at: Sounds Aquarian, Music Engineer: Mike Connaris, Music recorded at: Olympic Studios, Sound Mixer: Ken Weston, Sound Maintenance: Richard Daniel, Boom Operator: John Chandler, Dubbing Mixer: Bill Rowe, Re-recorded at: Thorn-EMI Elstree Studios Ltd., Dubbing Editor: Eddy Joseph, Military Adviser: Peter Harris, Unit Publicist: Allen Burry
Cast (28)
Rupert Everett (Guy Bennett), Colin Firth (Tommy Judd), Michael Jenn (Barclay), Robert Addie (Delahay), Rupert Wainwright (Devenish), Tristan Oliver (Fowler), Cary Elwes (Harcourt), Frederick Alexander (Menzies), Adrian Ross-Magenty (Wharton), Geoffrey Bateman (Yevgeni), Philip Dupuy (Martineau), Guy Henry (head boy), Jeffrey Wickham (Arthur), John Line (best man), Gideon Boulting (Trafford), Llewelyn Rees (senior chaplain), Arthur Howard (waiter), Ivor Roberts (chief judge), Crispin Redman (prefect), Nick Rowe (Spungin), Kathleen St. John (Ivy), Martin Wenner (batsman 1), Christopher Milburn (batsman 2), Tristram Jellinek (Nicholson), Tristram Wymark (Henderson), Ralph Perry-Robinson (Robbins), Anna Massey (Imogen Bennett), Betsy Brantley (Julie Schofield)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (22)
In: Premiere v18 n4 December 2004  Page: 167,170
Title: ANOTHER COUNTRYAuthor: H.K. Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Télérama n1826 9 Jan 1985  Page: 20
Title: [Télérama - n1826 9 Jan 1985: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French

In: AIP & Co n63 February 1985  Pages: 20-21,23,25
Title: [AIP & Co - n63 February 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with producer Alan Marshall.

In: Bianco e Nero v46 n3 Jul/Sep 1985  Pages: 95-99
Title: [Bianco e Nero - v46 n3 Jul/Sep 1985: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: Italian

In: Cinéma n313 January 1985  Page: 40
Title: [Cinéma - n313 January 1985: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French

In: Screen International n450 16 Jun 1984  Page: 20
Title: [Screen International - n450 16 Jun 1984: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v51 n605 June 1984  Pages: 173-174
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v51 n605 June 1984: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Broadcast 19 Oct 1984  Page: 45
Title: [Broadcast - 19 Oct 1984: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video rights obtained by Embassy Home Entertainment.

In: Screen International n449 9 Jun 1984  Page: 24
Title: [Screen International - n449 9 Jun 1984: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on the marketing campaign

In: Cahiers du Cinéma n360/361 Summer 1984  Pages: 53-54
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - n360/361 Summer 1984: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French

In: Time Out n720 7 Jun 1984  Page: 55
Title: [Time Out - n720 7 Jun 1984: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Caption review

In: Film Comment v20 n4 Jul/Aug 1984  Pages: 9-13
Title: [Film Comment - v20 n4 Jul/Aug 1984: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the theme of "traitor" in current British films.

In: AIP & Co n52 March 1984  Pages: 31-35
Title: [AIP & Co - n52 March 1984: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Comments from the director

In: La Revue du Cinéma/Image et Son n396 Jul/Aug 1984  Pages: 34-35
Title: [ La Revue du Cinéma/Image et Son - n396 Jul/Aug 1984: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French

In: City Limits n140 8 Jun 1984  Page: 26
Title: [City Limits - n140 8 Jun 1984: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Films and Filming n355 April 1984  Page: 32
Title: [Films and Filming - n355 April 1984: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v53 n2 Spring 1984  Pages: 148-149
Title: [Sight and Sound - v53 n2 Spring 1984: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Cinéma n306 June 1984  Page: 23
Title: [Cinéma - n306 June 1984: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French

In: Variety 23 May 1984  Page: 14
Title: [Variety - 23 May 1984: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n406 6 Aug 1983  Page: 14
Title: [Screen International - n406 6 Aug 1983: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n403 16 Jul 1983  Page: 12
Title: [Screen International - n403 16 Jul 1983: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with the producer on the setting up of the project

In: Screen International n411 10 Sep 1983  Page: 13
Title: [Screen International - n411 10 Sep 1983: no known title]Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
Title: English cinema and cultural identity under Thatcherism
Author: HAEFFNER, Nicholas  Pages: 265 p.
Description: Thesis (PhD) in Media and Cultural Studies-University of Sussex, [ca.1995].


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(9)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8225 FeetStock date: 1983BFI identifier: C-540070
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1500762
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: MP4BFI identifier: N-638654
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI



Digital materials(1)
Description: MP4BFI identifier: N-638654
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI



Video materials(6)
Description: Digital BetacamLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1436398
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 88.05 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1500438
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1500762
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-561376
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: C-1583038
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-231664
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape



Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8236 FeetBFI identifier: C-540069
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8225 FeetStock date: 1983BFI identifier: C-540070
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)