Enigma (Original title)
Dates: 2001 (Copyright), 28 September 2001 (Release)Countries: Netherlands, USA, United Kingdom, GermanyDirector: Michael Apted
Synopsis: Thriller: brilliant mathematician Tom Jericho works at code-breaking centre Bletchley Park on the enigma code used by the Germany navy. After a breakdown - caused at least in part by his rejection by co-worker Claire Romilly - Jericho is forced to go on a leave of absence. Some time later the Germans change their code and Jericho is called back to Bletchley. The situation is critical because three convoys have left New York and are under threat from U-boats. Claire mysteriously vanishes and Jericho finds a series of untranslated transcripts at her home. To make matters worse, there are rumours of a spy at Bletchley Park.Synopsis: Based on the novel by Robert Harris. A World War II thriller set amongst the intelligence workers at the top secret code-breaking centre at Bletchley Park. The main protagonist is a brilliant mathematician called back to the centre after an enforced leave of absence, when the Germany navy changes the Enigma code they use to communicate with their high command. Amid rumours of a spy at Bletchley Park, the woman he loves disappears, and he enlists the help of her best friend, a woman co-worker to investigate.
Genre: Thriller
Subjects: World War II, Cryptography, Mathematics, Treason, Espionage
Releases
Date: 2001not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 119 mins Length: 10691 FeetDialogue (original): English
Title: EnigmaAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Classic Images n326 August 2002 Page: 32
Title: Harry H. Long's "music in films"Author: LONG, Harry H. Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Creative Screenwriting v9 n3 May/Jun 2002 Pages: 26-27
Title: Script comments: EnigmaAuthor: NEFF, Renfreu Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Tom Stoppard who talks about his writing career and refers to ENIGMA (2001).
In: Film Score Monthly v7 n5 July 2002 Page: 30
Title: Score: reviews of current releases on CDAuthor: SHURLEY, Neil Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n33 May 2002 Page: 61
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: WOOLSTON, Steve Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times v312 n4074 6 Apr 2002 Page: 59
Title: Video.Author: NORMAN, Emma Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Sight and Sound v12 n9 September 2002 Page: 82
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: NEVILLE, Lucy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Vanity Fair n501 May 2002 Page: 37
Title: Spy dameAuthor: HANDY, Bruce Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.
In: Screen International n1306 27 Apr 2001 Page: 6
Title: Enigma racks up sales in the UK, US.Author: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Miramax Films has acquired UK rights to ENIGMA.
In: Legend n36 2001 Page: 28
Title: CD ReviewsAuthor: WILLIAMS, Lyn Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n148 October 2001 Page: 115
Title: [Empire - n148 October 2001: no known title]Author: Nathan, IanArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: ScriptWriter n1 November 2001 Page: 54
Title: ReviewsAuthor: RANSOME, Nick Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 29 Jan 2001 Page: 47, 48
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: LEYDON, Joe Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1293 26 Jan 2001 Page: 25
Title: Apted truimphs with old-fashioned valuesAuthor: LEVY, Emanuel Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v11 n10 October 2001 Pages: 16-18
Title: Peeping tommiesAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Michael Apted's ENIGMA is about British nostalgia and national identity as well as military victory, and yet it won no backing from British financiers.
In: Sight and Sound v11 n10 October 2001 Page: 47
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BROOKS, Xan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue v55th 2001 Page: 25
Title: [Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue - v55th 2001: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes distribution contact.
In: Soundtrack! The Collector's Quarterly v20 n79 Autumn 2001 Pages: 44-46
Title: The enigma of John BarryAuthor: THARXTON, Ford A. Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: John Barry talks about composing scores for ENIGMA, and on recording other film scores.
In: Empire n149 November 2001 Pages: 87-88
Title: Just not cricket.Author: KENNEDY, Colin Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview and look at the star of ENIGMA, Jeremy Northam.
In: Eyepiece v21 n2 Apr/May 2000 Page: 15
Title: What's on the Lot?Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note in in-production item for Elstree Studios.
In: Creation September 2000 Pages: 11-12,14
Title: Enigma Variations.Author: HEWITT, Charles Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the film ENIGMA and its production, with director of photography Seamus McGarvey talking about filming and the film stock, processes, lighting and photographic techniques he used.
In: Premiere v14 n3 November 2000 Page: 30
Title: Jagger gets satisfaction with 'Enigma'Author: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v362 n49 9 May 2000 Page: 25
Title: IN PRODUCTIONAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n29 22 Jul 2000 Page: 28
Title: Plötzlich öffnete sich der GeldhahnAuthor: BORNER, Kerstin Article type: InterviewLanguage: German
Description: Michael Apted talks about the production of ENIGMA.
In: Screen International n1266 7 Jul 2000 Page: 19
Title: LondonAuthor: TUTT, Louise Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Announcement that ENIGMA has wrapped.
In: Eyepiece v21 n3 Jun/Aug 2000 Page: 10
Title: Who's Crew.Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: In-production credits for the camera crews and location dates and details.
In: Eyepiece v21 n3 Jun/Aug 2000 Pages: 12-13
Title: Model shoot all at sea.Author: TALBOT, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article by director of photography Peter Talbot in which he describes the work done by the model unit for the film ENIGMA. He goes into detail about filming, the model U-Boats and the cameras and techniques he used.
In: Eyepiece v21 n3 Jun/Aug 2000 Pages: 8-9
Title: McGarvey's Enigma is no mystery.Author: HEWITT, Charles Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article reporting from the set of ENIGMA, considering the film and its making, with director of photogaphy Seamus McGarvey talking about the film stock, equipment and techniques he used and shooting certain sequences.
In: Screen International n1256 28 Apr 2000 Page: 18
Title: INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec. n33 Preview 2000-01 Pages: 30-33
Title: Mystery machineAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Dougray Scott and Kate Winslet talk about making ENIGME and how they accepted the roles.
In: Screen Finance v13 n9 25 May 2000 Pages: 8-9
Title: Four UK-produced films start shooting in AprilArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of four UK projects which went into production in April 2000: DISCO PIGS, ENIGMA, The WAR BRIDE, and LIAM.
Dates: 2001 (Copyright), 28 September 2001 (Release)Countries: Netherlands, USA, United Kingdom, GermanyDirector: Michael Apted
Synopsis: Thriller: brilliant mathematician Tom Jericho works at code-breaking centre Bletchley Park on the enigma code used by the Germany navy. After a breakdown - caused at least in part by his rejection by co-worker Claire Romilly - Jericho is forced to go on a leave of absence. Some time later the Germans change their code and Jericho is called back to Bletchley. The situation is critical because three convoys have left New York and are under threat from U-boats. Claire mysteriously vanishes and Jericho finds a series of untranslated transcripts at her home. To make matters worse, there are rumours of a spy at Bletchley Park.Synopsis: Based on the novel by Robert Harris. A World War II thriller set amongst the intelligence workers at the top secret code-breaking centre at Bletchley Park. The main protagonist is a brilliant mathematician called back to the centre after an enforced leave of absence, when the Germany navy changes the Enigma code they use to communicate with their high command. Amid rumours of a spy at Bletchley Park, the woman he loves disappears, and he enlists the help of her best friend, a woman co-worker to investigate.
Genre: Thriller
Subjects: World War II, Cryptography, Mathematics, Treason, Espionage
Releases
Date: 2001not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 119 mins Length: 10691 FeetDialogue (original): English
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(31)
In: Film Review n621 August 2002 Page: 90Title: EnigmaAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Classic Images n326 August 2002 Page: 32
Title: Harry H. Long's "music in films"Author: LONG, Harry H. Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Creative Screenwriting v9 n3 May/Jun 2002 Pages: 26-27
Title: Script comments: EnigmaAuthor: NEFF, Renfreu Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Tom Stoppard who talks about his writing career and refers to ENIGMA (2001).
In: Film Score Monthly v7 n5 July 2002 Page: 30
Title: Score: reviews of current releases on CDAuthor: SHURLEY, Neil Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n33 May 2002 Page: 61
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: WOOLSTON, Steve Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times v312 n4074 6 Apr 2002 Page: 59
Title: Video.Author: NORMAN, Emma Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Sight and Sound v12 n9 September 2002 Page: 82
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: NEVILLE, Lucy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Vanity Fair n501 May 2002 Page: 37
Title: Spy dameAuthor: HANDY, Bruce Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.
In: Screen International n1306 27 Apr 2001 Page: 6
Title: Enigma racks up sales in the UK, US.Author: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Miramax Films has acquired UK rights to ENIGMA.
In: Legend n36 2001 Page: 28
Title: CD ReviewsAuthor: WILLIAMS, Lyn Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n148 October 2001 Page: 115
Title: [Empire - n148 October 2001: no known title]Author: Nathan, IanArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: ScriptWriter n1 November 2001 Page: 54
Title: ReviewsAuthor: RANSOME, Nick Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 29 Jan 2001 Page: 47, 48
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: LEYDON, Joe Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1293 26 Jan 2001 Page: 25
Title: Apted truimphs with old-fashioned valuesAuthor: LEVY, Emanuel Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v11 n10 October 2001 Pages: 16-18
Title: Peeping tommiesAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Michael Apted's ENIGMA is about British nostalgia and national identity as well as military victory, and yet it won no backing from British financiers.
In: Sight and Sound v11 n10 October 2001 Page: 47
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BROOKS, Xan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue v55th 2001 Page: 25
Title: [Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue - v55th 2001: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes distribution contact.
In: Soundtrack! The Collector's Quarterly v20 n79 Autumn 2001 Pages: 44-46
Title: The enigma of John BarryAuthor: THARXTON, Ford A. Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: John Barry talks about composing scores for ENIGMA, and on recording other film scores.
In: Empire n149 November 2001 Pages: 87-88
Title: Just not cricket.Author: KENNEDY, Colin Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview and look at the star of ENIGMA, Jeremy Northam.
In: Eyepiece v21 n2 Apr/May 2000 Page: 15
Title: What's on the Lot?Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note in in-production item for Elstree Studios.
In: Creation September 2000 Pages: 11-12,14
Title: Enigma Variations.Author: HEWITT, Charles Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the film ENIGMA and its production, with director of photography Seamus McGarvey talking about filming and the film stock, processes, lighting and photographic techniques he used.
In: Premiere v14 n3 November 2000 Page: 30
Title: Jagger gets satisfaction with 'Enigma'Author: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v362 n49 9 May 2000 Page: 25
Title: IN PRODUCTIONAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n29 22 Jul 2000 Page: 28
Title: Plötzlich öffnete sich der GeldhahnAuthor: BORNER, Kerstin Article type: InterviewLanguage: German
Description: Michael Apted talks about the production of ENIGMA.
In: Screen International n1266 7 Jul 2000 Page: 19
Title: LondonAuthor: TUTT, Louise Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Announcement that ENIGMA has wrapped.
In: Eyepiece v21 n3 Jun/Aug 2000 Page: 10
Title: Who's Crew.Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: In-production credits for the camera crews and location dates and details.
In: Eyepiece v21 n3 Jun/Aug 2000 Pages: 12-13
Title: Model shoot all at sea.Author: TALBOT, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article by director of photography Peter Talbot in which he describes the work done by the model unit for the film ENIGMA. He goes into detail about filming, the model U-Boats and the cameras and techniques he used.
In: Eyepiece v21 n3 Jun/Aug 2000 Pages: 8-9
Title: McGarvey's Enigma is no mystery.Author: HEWITT, Charles Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article reporting from the set of ENIGMA, considering the film and its making, with director of photogaphy Seamus McGarvey talking about the film stock, equipment and techniques he used and shooting certain sequences.
In: Screen International n1256 28 Apr 2000 Page: 18
Title: INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec. n33 Preview 2000-01 Pages: 30-33
Title: Mystery machineAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Dougray Scott and Kate Winslet talk about making ENIGME and how they accepted the roles.
In: Screen Finance v13 n9 25 May 2000 Pages: 8-9
Title: Four UK-produced films start shooting in AprilArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of four UK projects which went into production in April 2000: DISCO PIGS, ENIGMA, The WAR BRIDE, and LIAM.