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The Laughter of God (Original title)
Date: 03 March 1991 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Tony Bicât

Synopsis: The Clemants family seem idyllic on the surface - Steve, an architect, his wife Jane and their two daughters, Gilly and Sophie, live a comfortable life in a converted farmhouse in the countryside. However, disturbing emotions lie behind them, with Jane fantasising about murdering her husband whilst carrying on a love affair with her art dealer, and Steve dreaming of his wife's funeral and finding pleasure with Rose, a young actress in local Rep. What was once fantasy begins to stray into reality, as dark forces begin to work after the foundations for Steve's current building project fall into an ancient burial chamber.

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TV Transmissions
Date: 03 March 1991Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:00-23:30Runtime: 90 mins Network - Language: English - Colour

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (3)
In: Broadcast 7 Jun 1991  Page: 4
Title: BSC criticises sex scenesArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Scenes in HOTEL NEW HAMPSHIRE and The LAUGHTER OF GOD have been censured by the Broadcasting Standards Council (BSC).

In: Radio Times v268 n3506 2 Mar 1991  Pages: 26-28
Title: Castaway in L.A.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article in which Amanda Donohoe talks about her career and work, including her latest role in LAUGHTER OF GOD.

In: The Producer n13 Autumn 1990  Page: 35
Title: [The Producer - n13 Autumn 1990: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Brief production details under the current productions of Bill Shapter.