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Bedrooms and Hallways (Original title)Des Chambres Et Des Couloirs (Alternative title)Bedrooms & Hallways (Help search title)
Dates: 1998 (Copyright), 09 April 1999 (Release)

Countries: United Kingdom, France, Germany

Director: Rose Troche

Synopsis: Comedy set in London about the sexual mutability of contemporary relationships. An unhappy single, Leo, is persuaded by a friend to join a men's therapy group. There he is attracted to Brendan, who has just broken up with his girlfriend. During a wild weekend they get together. But then Leo's high-school sweetheart, Sally, appears.

Genre:
Comedy
Releases
Date: 1998not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 96 mins Dialogue (original): English

Credits (73)
Production Company: Berwin & Dempsey Productions, Presented by: Pandora Cinema, In Association with: L' Association des Realisateurs Producteurs, In Association with: Pandora Filmproduktion, BBC Films, Producer: Ceci Dempsey, Producer: Dorothy Berwin, Line Producer: Liz Bunton, Production Co-ordinator: Ruta Ozols, Production Accountant: Wendy Ellerker, Location Manager: Pat Karam, Researcher: Polly Richards, Assistant Director (1st): Max Keene, Assistant Director (2nd): Trevor Kaye, Assistant Director (3rd): Dan Mcgrath, Assistant Director (Addit Crew, 1st): Andrew Woodhead, Assistant Director (Addit Crew, 2nd): Diane Wood, Assistant Director (Addit Crew, 3rd): Liam O'Donnell, Script Supervisor: Jayne Spooner, Casting (Director): Gail Stevens, Casting (Additional): Emma Style, Written by: Robert Farrar, Director of Photography: Ashley Rowe, Additional Photography: Daf Hobson, Steadicam Operator: Vincent McGahon, Modelmaker: Jeanne Valentine Viannay, Claire Johnston, Signwriter: Tony Statham, Editor: Christopher Blunden, Production Designer: Richard Bridgland, Art Director: Steve Carter, Set Decorator: Penny Crawford, Scenic Artist: Sue Lawson Dick, Scenic Artist: Julian Saxton, Sculptor: Abbo, Property Master: Danny Hunter, Costume Designer: Annie Symons, Wardrobe Supervisor: Carla Pope, Chief Make-up Designer: Ann Buchanan, Make-up (Additional Crew): Jill Hornby, Hairdresser: Graham Pownall, Hairdresser (Additional Crew): Christine Driver, Titles Design: Pauline Hume, Titles/Opticals: General Screen Enterprises, Music Composed/Arranged by: Alfredo D. Troche, Ian Macpherson, Music Conductor: Ian Macpherson, Music Sup (Music & Musicians Unlimited): Chris Gradwell, Music Recorded at: Snake Ranch (London), Music Mixer: Cameron McBride, Sound Recordist (Additional Crew): David Allen, Sound Mixer: Ian Voigt, Post-production: Salon Digital Ltd, Boom Operator (Additional Crew): Simon Cox, Re-recording Mixer: Peter Maxwell, Re-recorded at: De Lane Lea Sound Centre, Supervising Sound Editor: Colin Chapman, Dialogue Editor: Michael Redbourn, ADR Mixer: John Bateman, ADR Mixer: Bob Deschaine, Foley Artist: Paula Boram, Foley Artist: Ruth Sullivan, Foley Mixer: Ted Swanscott, Foley Editor: Peter Elliott, Thanks to: Alan Howden, Thanks to: Graham Easton, Thanks to: Kevin O'Shea, Thanks to: Simon Taylor, Thanks to: Marc Samuelson, Thanks to: Michael Foster, Jeremy Conway, Dialogue Coach: Andrew Jack
Cast (59)
Kevin McKidd (Leo), Hugo Weaving (Jeremy Downey), James Purefoy (Brendan), Tom Hollander (Darren), Christopher Fulford (Adam), Julie Graham (Angie), Con O'Neill (Terry), Paul Higgins (John), Jennifer Ehle (Sally), Harriet Walter (Sybil), Simon Callow (Keith), Merelina Kendall (lady homeowner 1), Victoria Williams (lady homeowner 2), Simon Green (gentleman homeowner 2), Nicola Mcauliffe (lady homeowner 3), Rowland Ogden (gentleman homeowner 3), Richard Biazyca, Helena Drake, Donna Ewin, Andrew Kanias, Michael Kanias, David Lye, Andrew Spurr, Ashley Simmonds, Robyn Williams, Nigel Young (party guest), Jane Garioni, Joe Geary (estate agents), Sophie Ashton, Stacey Ashton (homeowner 2's child), Wendy Adams, Philip Appleton, Glyn Brown, Chris Connor, Ian Easton, Hainsley Guthrie, Mark Healy, Aiden Lean, Helen Lewis-Fernand, Marc Raymond, Bruce Wang (café customer), Steve Adams, Paula Becvar, Julie Casey, Barry Gay, David Huntley, Graham Lewis, Karl Mitchel, Neil Morphew, Amy Redler, Chris Whalley, Dean Wopling (pub customer), Paul Augarde, Joe Geary ('Jane Austen' scene mover), Bruce Wang (Chinese takeaway waiter), Max Keene (burglar), Robert Farrar (man at bus stop), Gavin Hale, Tatiana Hale (couple in park)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (16)
In: Total Film n28 May 1999  Page: 89
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: JOLIN, Dan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n119 May 1999  Page: 27
Title: new filmsAuthor: DOYLE, Tom Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1213 18 Jun 1999  Page: 4
Title: First Run bags BedroomsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On First Run Features having acquired distribution rights to BEDROOMS AND HALLWAYS.

In: Skrien n238 November 1999  Pages: 63-64
Title: Bedrooms and hallwaysAuthor: VERMIJ, Lucie Th. Article type: ReviewLanguage: Dutch

In: Empire n116 February 1999  Page: 109
Title: Preview of the year 1999Author: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief description as part of a preview of films of 1999.

In: Télérama n2560 6 Feb 1999  Page: 32
Title: Des chambres et des couloirsAuthor: FERENCZI, Aurélien Article type: ReviewLanguage: French

In: Film Review May 1999  Page: 30
Title: Bedrooms & hallwaysAuthor: GRAY, Marianne Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n124 October 1999  Page: 146
Title: Videos to rentArticle type: Video ReviewLanguage: English

In: Inside Film n13 May 1999  Page: 12
Title: Indy film profileAuthor: STEWART, Adrien Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v9 n5 May 1999  Page: 38
Title: ReviewsAuthor: SPENCER, Liese Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v9 n11 November 1999  Page: 64
Title: Video: rentalAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English

In: Premiere n263 February 1999  Page: 46
Title: Des chambres et des couloirsAuthor: G.V. Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Short review.

In: Screen International n1149 13 Mar 1998  Page: 35
Title: International ProductionAuthor: TUTT, Louise Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English

In: Variety 1 Jun 1998  Page: 41
Title: [Variety - 1 Jun 1998: no known title]Author: ROONEY, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1173 28 Aug 1998  Page: 39
Title: Bedrooms and HallwaysAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1125 12 Sep 1997  Page: 25
Title: International ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: further details


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
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Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1120205
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access



Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1120205
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access