The Constant Gardener (Original title)
Dates: 2005 (Copyright), 11 November 2005 (Release)Countries: USA, United Kingdom, Germany, CanadaDirector: Fernando Meirelles
Synopsis: Drama. Set against the backdrop of Africa and the pharmaceutial industry - and told in flashback - a British diplomat investigates the murder of his idealistic young wife.
Genre: Thriller
Subjects: Kenya, Pharmaceutical companies
Releases
Date: 2005not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 128 mins
Date: 11 November 2005Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - DolbyAspect ratio: 1.85:1Runtime: 128 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: United International Pictures (UK) Ltd
Title: Investing in PeopleAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v17 n2 February 2007 Pages: 32-35
Title: White guides, black painAuthor: CALHOUN, Dave Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Third-part of a series of articles on contemporary African c inema. Using The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, CATCH A FIRE, BLOOD DIAMOND and The CONSTANT GARDNER as examples, the article qu estions the use of Africa in "white conscience films".
In: Screen International n1593 20 Apr 2007 Page: 11
Title: People: Warrior spiritAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Profile and interview with producer Simon Channing-Williams about the success of The CONSTANT GARDENER and his follow-up project with his Potboiler Productions.
In: Screen International n1534 3 Feb 2006 Pages: 18-19
Title: Risk pays off for cheque matesAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Notes that some of the 2006 Academy Awards film nominees have been funded by a dynamic new breed of wealthy finan- ciers. Plus brief comments from mostly directors on their films.
In: Empire n199 January 2006 Pages: 79-84,86,88,91-93
Title: Review of 05: Featuring the year's 25 best moviesArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of what Empire considers the best twenty-five fil- ms from 2005.
In: CineAction! n70 2006 Pages: 59-65
Title: Intuitions in Africa: Personal and Political Knowledge in...Author: Gallafent, Edward Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...The Constant Gardener".
In: Written By v10 n2 Feb/Mar 2006 Page: [27]
Title: Border patrolAuthor: CAINE, Jeffrey Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Screenwriter Jeffrey Caine comments on adapting John Le Carre's The CONSTANT GARDNER for the screen.
In: Premiere v19 n6 March 2006 Pages: 110-111
Title: HomeGuide: The Constant GardenerAuthor: EVANS, Claire Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1530 6 Jan 2006 Pages: 19-20,22,24,26,29,31,33
Title: BAFTA specialAuthor: MITCHELL, Wendy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Considers the rising international profile of BAFTA Awards & the impact a nomination or win can have on the box office. Plus a short interview with BAFTA's executives; the likely 2005 winners and a profile of British films in competition.
In: Screen International n1530 6 Jan 2006 Pages: 14-17
Title: Open rangeAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Assesses the frontrunners for the 2005 Academy Awards, which includes a list of previous nominations/prizes for each film
In: Screen Finance v19 n20 1 Nov 2006 Pages: 4-5
Title: One third of films looking for cinema releaseAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Report on the percentage of British films still unreleased t wo years after production. Tables show release patterns for UK production (1984-2004); unreleased films for 2004; and th eatrical release patterns for 2004 films, including takings
In: Radio Times 18 Nov 2006 Page: 37
Title: Films of the Week.Author: SMITH, Adam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1538 3 Mar 2006 Page: 21
Title: And the winners are...Author: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: SYRIANA, CAPOTE, GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK., The CONSTANT GARDENER and BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN have all enjoyed post-BAFTA nomination/award box-office in the UK.
In: Black Filmmaker v9 n35 Mar/Apr 2006 Page: 59
Title: [Black Filmmaker - v9 n35 Mar/Apr 2006: no known title]Author: MORGAN, Michael Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v19 n5 February 2006 Pages: 82-96
Title: Acting upArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Various actors and actresses talk about their acting expe- rience in 2005, including Rachel Weisz on The CONSTANT GARDENER.
In: Premiere v19 n5 February 2006 Pages: 82-96
Title: Acting upArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Various actors and actresses talk about their acting expe- rience in 2005, including Ralph Fiennes on The CONSTANT GARDENER
In: Empire n202 April 2006 Page: 156
Title: At Home: The Constant GardenerAuthor: SMITH, Anna Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n668 April 2006 Page: 112
Title: The Constant GardenerAuthor: NBR Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1535 10 Feb 2006 Page: 12
Title: Trust fundsAuthor: MITCHELL, Wendy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of producer Simon Channing-Williams's work on The Constant Gardener Trust, a charity set up during the filming of Fernando Meirelles' The CONSTANT GARDENER in Kenya.
In: Sight and Sound v15 n10 October 2005 Pages: 50-51
Title: The Constant GardenerAuthor: WINTER, Jessica Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v18 n9 June 2005 Page: 44
Title: First look: The CONSTANT GARDENERAuthor: B.H. Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1496 8 Apr 2005 Pages: 16-17,19
Title: Best in show: the class of 2005Author: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: A preview of possible North American contenders at the 2005 Cannes, Venice and Toronto festivals and 2006 Sundance and Berlin festivals.
In: Black Filmmaker v8 n33 Nov/Dec 2005 Page: 10
Title: The Constant GardenerAuthor: BUTTLE, JUDE Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 22 Aug 2005 Page: 27, 33
Title: [Variety - 22 Aug 2005: no known title]Author: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cineforum n449 November 2005 Page: 67
Title: Film in concorsoArticle type: ReviewLanguage: Italian
In: Screen International n1527 9 Dec 2005 Page: 16,18,20
Title: A very open raceAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A profile of actors in competition for the 2005 Academy Awards Best Actor category, including Ralph Fiennes for The CONSTANT GARDENER.
In: Empire n197 November 2005 Page: 67
Title: 54 Films For Your Consideration: 46. The Constant GardenerArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: A listing of fifty-four films that will be released during the winter and may stand a chance of winning during the awa- rds season in 2006.
In: American Cinematographer v86 n10 October 2005 Page: 22,24,26
Title: Production Slate: Deadly Dealings in AfricaAuthor: OPPENHEIMER, Jean Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director of photography César Charlone discusses his work on the film The CONSTANT GARDENER and how he tried to ensure that the film looked as naturalistic as possible.
In: Sight and Sound v15 n11 November 2005 Pages: 34-36
Title: Venice 2005: Tales from the gilded cageAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
Description: Report on the 62nd Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematogra- fica, briefly reviewing the predominantly Hollywood and poli -tical films shown there, including The CONSTANT GARDENER.
In: Screen International n1512 26 Aug 2005 Pages: 20-25
Title: Merchants of VeniceAuthor: RODIER, Melanie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles the films to be screened at the 62nd Biennale's (out of) Competition and Horizons sections. Plus a report on Hayao Miyazaki, recipient of this year's Career Gold Lion.
In: Vanity Fair n541 September 2005 Pages: 178-[179]
Title: A Weisz choiceAuthor: HOGAN, Michael Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief article on Rachel Weisz and her role in The CONSTANT GARDENER.
In: Screen International n1511 19 Aug 2005 Page: 21
Title: The Constant GardenerAuthor: SIMON, Brent Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v19 n2 October 2005 Pages: 86-88,143
Title: Women in Hollywood 2005: Rachel WeiszAuthor: DONAHUE, Ann Article type: FilmographyLanguage: English
Description: Actress Rachel Weisz discusses her family, filming The CONSTANT GARDENER in Kenya, acting background, and preparing to ther dying character in The FOUNTAIN.
In: Cinema Scope n24 Autumn 2005 Pages: 74-75
Title: currencyAuthor: KAUFMAN, Anthony Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n198 December 2005 Page: 44
Title: In cinemas: The Constant GardenerAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n198 December 2005 Pages: 128-130,
Title: Power, corruption and liesAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Fernando Meirelles discusses the making of The CONSTANT GARDENER.
In: Premiere v19 n1 September 2005 Page: 55
Title: The Constant GardenerAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Venice Film Festival Catalogue v62nd August 2005 Pages: 74-75
Title: [Venice Film Festival Catalogue - v62nd August 2005: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
Description: Includes director's notes.
In: Film Review n664 December 2005 Page: 123
Title: Cds: The Constant GardenerAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n664 December 2005 Pages: 76-78
Title: gardener's WorldAuthor: READING, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Fernando Meirelles and actress Rachel Weisz comment on their eagerness to adapt and play in John le Carré's The CONSTANT GARDENER and the necessity and freedom of improvi- sing for that particular film.
In: Film Review n664 December 2005 Pages: 94-95
Title: The Constant GardenerAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v15 n12 December 2005 Page: 10
Title: Rushes: The reluctant globe-trotterAuthor: JAYS, David Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director Fernando Meirelles briefly talks about his adaptation of John Le Carré's The CONSTANT GARDENER shot in real locations in Kenya.
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v49th 2005 Page: 7
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v49th 2005: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include production/UK distributor contact details. Director's note.
In: Vanity Fair n540 August 2005 Page: [40]
Title: Foreign affairAuthor: HANDY, Bruce Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1526 2 Dec 2005 Pages: 14,16,18-19
Title: Best in the businessAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief profile of ten directors in competition for the 2005 Academy Awards, including Fernando Meirelles for The CONS- TANT GARDENER.
In: Screen International n1528 16 Dec 2005 Pages: 18-21
Title: Women on topAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A profile of actresses in competition for the 2005 Academy Awards Best Actress and Supporting Actress categories, in- cluding Rachel Weisz for The CONSTANT GARDENER.
In: Screen International n1462 30 Jul 2004 Page: 15,17
Title: Production: location report: a capital suspenseAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
In: Film News June 2004 Page: UK & Ireland In Production section
Title: In ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen Finance v17 n10 2 Jun 2004 Page: 6
Title: May productions maintain volume and investmentAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Details of UK films in production in May 2004: The CONSTANT GARDENER, The MIGHTY CELT, ON A CLEAR DAY, The SPIRIT TRAP.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v384 n36 13 Jul 2004 Page: 54
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen Africa September 2004 Page: 42
Title: Taking the Falls: A South African stunt company was invol...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...ved in two major productions shot elsewhere in Africa". On Stunt SA's work by Roly Jansen and Cordell McQueen on Fernando Meirelles' The CONSTANT GARDENER, in Kenya. Jansen comments on the film and his previous FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX.
Author: Eltringham, Nigel Pages: vi, 183 pages
Title: Hollywood's Africa after 1994
Author: Higgins, Maryellen Pages: vi, 274 pages
Title: Out of time: desire in atemporal cinema
Author: MCGOWAN, Todd Pages: xiv, 285 p.
Title: Constant Gardener: the shooting script
Author: CAINE, Jeffrey Pages: x, 178 p.
Title: Studying British cinema: 1999-2009
Author: FITZGERALD, John Pages: 227 p.
Title: Contemporary Latin American cinema: breaking into the global market
Author: SHAW, Deborah Pages: ix, 201 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
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Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 129 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1413602
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Dates: 2005 (Copyright), 11 November 2005 (Release)Countries: USA, United Kingdom, Germany, CanadaDirector: Fernando Meirelles
Synopsis: Drama. Set against the backdrop of Africa and the pharmaceutial industry - and told in flashback - a British diplomat investigates the murder of his idealistic young wife.
Genre: Thriller
Subjects: Kenya, Pharmaceutical companies
Releases
Date: 2005not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 128 mins
Date: 11 November 2005Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - DolbyAspect ratio: 1.85:1Runtime: 128 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: United International Pictures (UK) Ltd
Credits
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©/Presented by: Focus Features, ©/Produced in association with: Scion Films, ©: TCG Production Partnership, ©/Presented in association with: UK Film Council, Production Company: Potboiler Productions, Produced with the participation of: Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit, Made with the support of: The National Lottery through UK Film Council Premiere Fund, Completion Bond: Film Finances Ltd, Graham Easton, Banking Services: Barclays, Executive Producer: Gail Egan, Executive Producer: Robert Jones, Executive Producer: Donald Ranvaud, Executive Producer: Jeff Abberley, Executive Producer: Julia Blackman, Producer: Simon Channing Williams, Co-producer: Tracey Seaward, Co-producer: Henning Molfenter, Co-producer: Thierry Potok, For UKFilmCouncil (Production Executive): Brock Norman Brock, For UKFC (Head of Business Affairs): Will Evans, For UKFC (Head of Production Finance): Vince Holden, For UKFC (Head of Physical Production): Fiona Morham, For Scion Films (Production Executive): Nicole Carmen-Davis, For Moonlighting (Production Executive): Philip Key, Genevieve Hofmeyr, Unit Manager (Kenyan Unit): Robin Hollister, Chris Wilding, Unit Manager (German Unit): Mark Nolting, Unit Manager (London Unit): Grant Hall, Production Manager: Lisa Parker, Production Manager (Kenyan Unit): Hemal Shah, Production Manager (German Unit): Sonja B. Zimmer, Production Manager (Moonlighting Pty Lt): Nicci Perrow, Production Supervisor (Kenyan Unit): Nick Laws, Production Co-ordinator: Kate Penlington, Production Co-ordinator (Kenyan Unit): Alison Ngibuini, Production Co-ordinator (German Unit): Anne Helmer, Co-production Co-ordinator (German Unit): Katja Hoerstmann, Production Co-ordinator (London Unit): Janine Abery, Prod'n Co-ordinator (Moonlighting Pty L): Dylan Voogt, [Kenyan Unit Production Services]: Blue Sky Films, For Blue Sky Film (Kenya Ut Exec Prodcr): Mario Zvan, Jim Shamoon, Turkana Co-ordinator (Kenyan Unit): Harriet Stanes, [Production Services] For: Babelsberg Studios, Supervising Production Accountant: Will Tyler, Accountant (German Unit): Steffi Hiller, Supervising Location Manager (Kenyan Ut): Robin Hollister, Location Manager (Kenyan Unit): Bernard Gathogo, John Chavanga, Location Manager (German Unit): Christopher Doll, Location Manager (London Unit): Alex Gladstone, Jonah Coombes, Location Supervisor (German Unit): Markus Bensch, Post-production Supervisor: Alistair Hopkins, Post-production Co-ordinator: Bek Leigh, Set Manager (German Unit): Sven Herrmann, Assistant Director (1st): Richard Styles, Assistant Director (2nd): Carlos Fidel, Assistant Director (Kenyan Unit 1st): Konga Mbandu, Assistant Director (Kenyan Unit 2nd): Wambui Kairo, Assistant Director (German Unit 2nd): Thorne Mutert, Assistant Director (German Unit Crowd): Susanna Nedza, Sabine Schulmeyer, Assistant Director (London Ut Crowd 2nd): Candy Marlowe, Toll Boy's Director (Kenyan Unit): Jo Cottrell Boyce, Script Supervisor: Susanna Lenton, Casting Director: Leo Davis, Casting (Kenyan Unit): Emily Mabonga, Casting Director (German Unit): Annette Borgmann, Script Executive: Sarah Golding, Screenplay: Jeffrey Caine, Based upon the novel by: John le Carré, Script Consultant: Christiane Riera, Bráulio Mantovani, Director of Photography: César Charlone, B Camera Operator: Alastair Rae, Diego Quemada-diez, B Camera Operator (German Unit): Franz Xavier Kringer, Justin Quayle POV Camera (Kenyan Unit): Ralph Fiennes, Aerial Operator (Kenyan Unit): Harmon Cusack, C Camera Operator (German Unit): Ergun Cankaya, Gaffer: Andy Long, Stills Photographer: Jaap Buitendijk, Digital Visual Effects by: Framestore CFC, Special Effects Supervisor (Kenyan Unit): Cordell McQueen, Special FX Foreman (Kenyan Unit): Mickey Kirsten, Editor: Claire Simpson, Production Designer: Mark Tildesley, Supervising Art Director: Chris Lowe, Art Director: Denis Schnegg, Art Director (Kenyan Unit): Vittoria Sogno, Art Director (German Unit): Christian Schäfer, Set Decorator: Michele Day, Draughtsman (London Unit): John Stephen, Forrest Smith, Supervising Prop Master: Chris Lightburn-Jones, Prop Master (Kenyan Unit): Nick Thomas, Prop Master (German Unit): Joey Weber, Prop Master (London Unit): Brian Lofthouse, Location Prop Master: Arwel Evans, Construction Manager (Kenyan Unit): Graham Cole, Construction Manager (London Unit): Rob Brown, Costume Designer: Odile Dicks-Mireaux, Wardrobe Supervisor (Kenyan Unit): Elizabeth Glaysher, Make-up/Hair Designer: Christine Blundell, Make-up/Hair Artist: Lesa Warrener, Make-up Artist (Kenyan Unit): Gillianne Obasu, Prosthetics (Kenyan Unit): Animated Extras, Matt Smith, Title Design: Fig Productions, Title Design: Richard Morrison, Title Design: Ally Mee, Originated on: Kodak, Laboratory: Soho Images, Digital Intermediate: Framestore CFC, Music Composer: Alberto Iglesias, Percussion Specialist: Paul Clarvis, Nyatiti/Vocals: Ayub Ogada, Soloist (Turkish Clarinet/Nawala/Mizmar): Javier Paxariño, Soloist (Guitar): John Parricelli, Soloist (Ronroco): Javier Crespo, Soloist (Accordion): Javier Casado, Soloist (Viola): Yulia Malkova, Soloist (Double Bass): Chris Laurence, Soloist (Marimba): Frank Ricotti, Soloist (Harp): Skaila Kanga, Soloist (Cello): David Daniels, Soloist (Piano): Simon Chamberlain, Orchestra Conductor: Alberto Iglesias, Orchestra Leader: Gavyn Wright, Music Supervisor (for Hothouse Music): Becca Gatrell, Karen Elliott, Musician Contractor: Isobel Griffiths Ltd, Music Co-produced by: Javier Casado, Music Editor: Tony Lewis, Music Recorded/Mixed by: José Luis Crespo Dueñas, Music Recorded at: Abbey Road Studios, Production Sound Mixer: Stuart Wilson, Boom Operator: Orin Beaton, 2nd Boom Operator (Kenyan Unit): Mark Kihara, 2nd Boom Operator (German Unit): Matthias Richter, Re-recorded at: De Lane Lea, Re-recording Mixer: Mike Prestwood Smith, Sven Taits, Re-recordist: Steve Hancock, Re-recordist: Philip Mark Freudenfeld, Robert Killick, Supervising Sound Editor: Joakim Sundström, Sound Effects Editor: Nick Adams, Additional [Sound] Effects Editor: Jennie Evans, ADR Editor: Paul Wrightson, Foley Artist: Nicolas Becker, Foley Mixer: Anthony Faust, Foley Editor: Sam Southwick, Foley Recorded at: Atlantic Post Production, Stunt Co-ordinator (Kenyan Unit): Roly Jansen, Stunt Co-ordinator (German Unit): Armin Sauer, Stunts: Stunt SA & SFX, 'Huruma' AIDS Play Director: Nick Reding, Electronic Press Kit: Special Treats, Electronic Press Kit: Colin Burrows, Electronic Press Kit: Philip Ayers, Sean Hill, This Film Is Dedicated to: Yvette Pierpaoli, Dialogue Coach: Sandra Butterworth, Dialogue Coach: Clifford De Spenser, Dialogue Coach: Sandra Frieze, Dialogue Coach (German Unit): Martin Höner, [Music] Translator: Cristina Aragón, Armourer (Kenyan Unit): Ben Pont, Animal Wrangler (Kenyan Unit): Wachira Muiragania, Aerial Unit Pilot (Kenyan Unit): Simon Everett, Buffalo Pilot (Kenyan Unit): Andrew Cliff, Buffalo Co-pilot (Kenyan Unit): Blake Few, Publicity: McDonald & Rutter, Publicity: Jonathan Rutter, Publicity: Liz Miller, Publicity: Sarah Clark
Cast
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Ralph Fiennes (Justin Quayle), Rachel Weisz (Tessa Quayle), Danny Huston (Sandy Woodrow), Bill Nighy (Sir Bernard Pellegrin), Pete Postlethwaite (Lorbeer), Hubert Koundé (Arnold Bluhm), Daniele Harford (Miriam), Packson Ngugi (officer in morgue), Damaris Itenyo Agweyu (Jomo's wife), Bernard Otieno Oduor (Jomo), Keith Pearson (Porter Coleridge), John Sibi-Okumu (Dr Joshua Ngaba), Donald Sumpter (Tim Donohue), Archie Panjabi (Ghita Pearson), Nick Reding (Crick), Gerard McSorley (Sir Kenneth Curtiss), Juliet Aubrey (Gloria Woodrow), Jacqueline Maribe (Wanza Kilulu), Donald Apiyo (Kioko), Samuel Otage (Mustafa), Anneke Kim Sarnau (Birgit), Mumbi Kaigwa (Grace Makanga), John Moller (athletic unshaven man), Andre Leenheer (shaven-headed man), Lydia M. Manyasi (Kenyan newsreader), Steenie Njoroge (1st journalist), Stuart Wheeler (2nd journalist), Chris Payne (Mike Mildren), Nyajima Jial (Esmerelda), Brigid M. Kakenyi (hospital administrator), Katherine Damaris (nurse), Christopher Okinda (doctor), Ainea Ojiambo (police driver), Peter King Nzioki (policeman 1), Kirumburu Ng'ang'a (policeman 2), Ben Parker (Detective Inspector Deasey), John Keogh (immigration official), Jeffrey Caine (club servant), Richard McCabe (Arthur Hammond), Rupert Simonian (Guido Hammond), Teresa Harder (Birgit's secretary), Thomas Chemnitz (uniformed policeman), Joe Christopher Rhode (Karl), Nicolas Rhode (Edgar), Eva Plackner (crossing guard), Claire Simpson (Maude Donohue), Sidede Onyulo (Jonah Andika), Chris Lightburn-Jones (aid worker), Ann Achan (Ana), Dang Wuor Dew (Sudanese man), Lucy Achieng, Elzabeth Karanja, Sele Mzamil, Suleiman Bakari, Juma Musa, Jane Obada, Florence Chamba, Triza Musimbi, Benson Obiva, Ibrahim Chitaya, Eric Mutua, Leonard Ongaya, Abdallah Juma, Anne Mwikali, James Osoo
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(51)
In: Radio Times 22 Aug 2009 Page: 39Title: Investing in PeopleAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v17 n2 February 2007 Pages: 32-35
Title: White guides, black painAuthor: CALHOUN, Dave Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Third-part of a series of articles on contemporary African c inema. Using The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, CATCH A FIRE, BLOOD DIAMOND and The CONSTANT GARDNER as examples, the article qu estions the use of Africa in "white conscience films".
In: Screen International n1593 20 Apr 2007 Page: 11
Title: People: Warrior spiritAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Profile and interview with producer Simon Channing-Williams about the success of The CONSTANT GARDENER and his follow-up project with his Potboiler Productions.
In: Screen International n1534 3 Feb 2006 Pages: 18-19
Title: Risk pays off for cheque matesAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Notes that some of the 2006 Academy Awards film nominees have been funded by a dynamic new breed of wealthy finan- ciers. Plus brief comments from mostly directors on their films.
In: Empire n199 January 2006 Pages: 79-84,86,88,91-93
Title: Review of 05: Featuring the year's 25 best moviesArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of what Empire considers the best twenty-five fil- ms from 2005.
In: CineAction! n70 2006 Pages: 59-65
Title: Intuitions in Africa: Personal and Political Knowledge in...Author: Gallafent, Edward Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...The Constant Gardener".
In: Written By v10 n2 Feb/Mar 2006 Page: [27]
Title: Border patrolAuthor: CAINE, Jeffrey Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Screenwriter Jeffrey Caine comments on adapting John Le Carre's The CONSTANT GARDNER for the screen.
In: Premiere v19 n6 March 2006 Pages: 110-111
Title: HomeGuide: The Constant GardenerAuthor: EVANS, Claire Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1530 6 Jan 2006 Pages: 19-20,22,24,26,29,31,33
Title: BAFTA specialAuthor: MITCHELL, Wendy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Considers the rising international profile of BAFTA Awards & the impact a nomination or win can have on the box office. Plus a short interview with BAFTA's executives; the likely 2005 winners and a profile of British films in competition.
In: Screen International n1530 6 Jan 2006 Pages: 14-17
Title: Open rangeAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Assesses the frontrunners for the 2005 Academy Awards, which includes a list of previous nominations/prizes for each film
In: Screen Finance v19 n20 1 Nov 2006 Pages: 4-5
Title: One third of films looking for cinema releaseAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Report on the percentage of British films still unreleased t wo years after production. Tables show release patterns for UK production (1984-2004); unreleased films for 2004; and th eatrical release patterns for 2004 films, including takings
In: Radio Times 18 Nov 2006 Page: 37
Title: Films of the Week.Author: SMITH, Adam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1538 3 Mar 2006 Page: 21
Title: And the winners are...Author: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: SYRIANA, CAPOTE, GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK., The CONSTANT GARDENER and BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN have all enjoyed post-BAFTA nomination/award box-office in the UK.
In: Black Filmmaker v9 n35 Mar/Apr 2006 Page: 59
Title: [Black Filmmaker - v9 n35 Mar/Apr 2006: no known title]Author: MORGAN, Michael Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v19 n5 February 2006 Pages: 82-96
Title: Acting upArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Various actors and actresses talk about their acting expe- rience in 2005, including Rachel Weisz on The CONSTANT GARDENER.
In: Premiere v19 n5 February 2006 Pages: 82-96
Title: Acting upArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Various actors and actresses talk about their acting expe- rience in 2005, including Ralph Fiennes on The CONSTANT GARDENER
In: Empire n202 April 2006 Page: 156
Title: At Home: The Constant GardenerAuthor: SMITH, Anna Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n668 April 2006 Page: 112
Title: The Constant GardenerAuthor: NBR Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1535 10 Feb 2006 Page: 12
Title: Trust fundsAuthor: MITCHELL, Wendy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of producer Simon Channing-Williams's work on The Constant Gardener Trust, a charity set up during the filming of Fernando Meirelles' The CONSTANT GARDENER in Kenya.
In: Sight and Sound v15 n10 October 2005 Pages: 50-51
Title: The Constant GardenerAuthor: WINTER, Jessica Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v18 n9 June 2005 Page: 44
Title: First look: The CONSTANT GARDENERAuthor: B.H. Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1496 8 Apr 2005 Pages: 16-17,19
Title: Best in show: the class of 2005Author: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: A preview of possible North American contenders at the 2005 Cannes, Venice and Toronto festivals and 2006 Sundance and Berlin festivals.
In: Black Filmmaker v8 n33 Nov/Dec 2005 Page: 10
Title: The Constant GardenerAuthor: BUTTLE, JUDE Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 22 Aug 2005 Page: 27, 33
Title: [Variety - 22 Aug 2005: no known title]Author: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cineforum n449 November 2005 Page: 67
Title: Film in concorsoArticle type: ReviewLanguage: Italian
In: Screen International n1527 9 Dec 2005 Page: 16,18,20
Title: A very open raceAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A profile of actors in competition for the 2005 Academy Awards Best Actor category, including Ralph Fiennes for The CONSTANT GARDENER.
In: Empire n197 November 2005 Page: 67
Title: 54 Films For Your Consideration: 46. The Constant GardenerArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: A listing of fifty-four films that will be released during the winter and may stand a chance of winning during the awa- rds season in 2006.
In: American Cinematographer v86 n10 October 2005 Page: 22,24,26
Title: Production Slate: Deadly Dealings in AfricaAuthor: OPPENHEIMER, Jean Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director of photography César Charlone discusses his work on the film The CONSTANT GARDENER and how he tried to ensure that the film looked as naturalistic as possible.
In: Sight and Sound v15 n11 November 2005 Pages: 34-36
Title: Venice 2005: Tales from the gilded cageAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
Description: Report on the 62nd Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematogra- fica, briefly reviewing the predominantly Hollywood and poli -tical films shown there, including The CONSTANT GARDENER.
In: Screen International n1512 26 Aug 2005 Pages: 20-25
Title: Merchants of VeniceAuthor: RODIER, Melanie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles the films to be screened at the 62nd Biennale's (out of) Competition and Horizons sections. Plus a report on Hayao Miyazaki, recipient of this year's Career Gold Lion.
In: Vanity Fair n541 September 2005 Pages: 178-[179]
Title: A Weisz choiceAuthor: HOGAN, Michael Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief article on Rachel Weisz and her role in The CONSTANT GARDENER.
In: Screen International n1511 19 Aug 2005 Page: 21
Title: The Constant GardenerAuthor: SIMON, Brent Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v19 n2 October 2005 Pages: 86-88,143
Title: Women in Hollywood 2005: Rachel WeiszAuthor: DONAHUE, Ann Article type: FilmographyLanguage: English
Description: Actress Rachel Weisz discusses her family, filming The CONSTANT GARDENER in Kenya, acting background, and preparing to ther dying character in The FOUNTAIN.
In: Cinema Scope n24 Autumn 2005 Pages: 74-75
Title: currencyAuthor: KAUFMAN, Anthony Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n198 December 2005 Page: 44
Title: In cinemas: The Constant GardenerAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n198 December 2005 Pages: 128-130,
Title: Power, corruption and liesAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Fernando Meirelles discusses the making of The CONSTANT GARDENER.
In: Premiere v19 n1 September 2005 Page: 55
Title: The Constant GardenerAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Venice Film Festival Catalogue v62nd August 2005 Pages: 74-75
Title: [Venice Film Festival Catalogue - v62nd August 2005: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
Description: Includes director's notes.
In: Film Review n664 December 2005 Page: 123
Title: Cds: The Constant GardenerAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n664 December 2005 Pages: 76-78
Title: gardener's WorldAuthor: READING, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Fernando Meirelles and actress Rachel Weisz comment on their eagerness to adapt and play in John le Carré's The CONSTANT GARDENER and the necessity and freedom of improvi- sing for that particular film.
In: Film Review n664 December 2005 Pages: 94-95
Title: The Constant GardenerAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v15 n12 December 2005 Page: 10
Title: Rushes: The reluctant globe-trotterAuthor: JAYS, David Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director Fernando Meirelles briefly talks about his adaptation of John Le Carré's The CONSTANT GARDENER shot in real locations in Kenya.
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v49th 2005 Page: 7
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v49th 2005: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include production/UK distributor contact details. Director's note.
In: Vanity Fair n540 August 2005 Page: [40]
Title: Foreign affairAuthor: HANDY, Bruce Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1526 2 Dec 2005 Pages: 14,16,18-19
Title: Best in the businessAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief profile of ten directors in competition for the 2005 Academy Awards, including Fernando Meirelles for The CONS- TANT GARDENER.
In: Screen International n1528 16 Dec 2005 Pages: 18-21
Title: Women on topAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A profile of actresses in competition for the 2005 Academy Awards Best Actress and Supporting Actress categories, in- cluding Rachel Weisz for The CONSTANT GARDENER.
In: Screen International n1462 30 Jul 2004 Page: 15,17
Title: Production: location report: a capital suspenseAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
In: Film News June 2004 Page: UK & Ireland In Production section
Title: In ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen Finance v17 n10 2 Jun 2004 Page: 6
Title: May productions maintain volume and investmentAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Details of UK films in production in May 2004: The CONSTANT GARDENER, The MIGHTY CELT, ON A CLEAR DAY, The SPIRIT TRAP.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v384 n36 13 Jul 2004 Page: 54
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen Africa September 2004 Page: 42
Title: Taking the Falls: A South African stunt company was invol...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...ved in two major productions shot elsewhere in Africa". On Stunt SA's work by Roly Jansen and Cordell McQueen on Fernando Meirelles' The CONSTANT GARDENER, in Kenya. Jansen comments on the film and his previous FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(6)
Title: Framing Africa: portrayals of a continent in contemporary mainstream cinemaAuthor: Eltringham, Nigel Pages: vi, 183 pages
Title: Hollywood's Africa after 1994
Author: Higgins, Maryellen Pages: vi, 274 pages
Title: Out of time: desire in atemporal cinema
Author: MCGOWAN, Todd Pages: xiv, 285 p.
Title: Constant Gardener: the shooting script
Author: CAINE, Jeffrey Pages: x, 178 p.
Title: Studying British cinema: 1999-2009
Author: FITZGERALD, John Pages: 227 p.
Title: Contemporary Latin American cinema: breaking into the global market
Author: SHAW, Deborah Pages: ix, 201 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 129 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1413602
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Digital materials(1)
Description: MOVProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-737732
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Video materials(3)
Description: D5BFI identifier: C-1489459
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-2647
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 129 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1413602
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1403475
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film