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Hollow Reed (Original title)Believe Me (Alternative title)
Dates: 1995 (Copyright), 06 September 1996 (Release)

Countries: United Kingdom, Germany, Spain

Director: Angela Pope

Synopsis: A child custody battle over Oliver, a nine year-old boy, is precipitated by the cruelty of his mother's apparently respectable live-in lover. Oliver's father, Martyn, fights for custody of his son, but faces prejudice because he now lives in a gay partnership.

Genre:
Drama
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (16)
In: Empire n131 May 2000  Page: 142
Title: Videos to buyAuthor: [IN] Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v347 n8 22 Apr 1997  Page: 7,10
Title: Film ReviewAuthor: SCHECK, Frank Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Moving Pictures International n23 January 1997  Page: 10 [Reviews]
Title: [Moving Pictures International - n23 January 1997: no known title]Author: MALCOLM, Derek Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v7 n9 September 1997  Page: 59
Title: VideoAuthor: TUNNEY, Tom Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: review of video release.

In: CineAction! n43 July 1997  Pages: 4-13
Title: The Spectres Emerge in DaylightAuthor: WOOD, Robin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Argues that miscengenation and homosexuality are receiving increasing recognition in both American culture and cinema. Includes discussion on a number of films. In an issue about films of the 90s.

In: Film Ireland n54 Aug/Sep 1996  Page: 38
Title: [Film Ireland - n54 Aug/Sep 1996: no known title]Author: MITCHELL, Lucy Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International vDaily nCannes 11 May 1996  Page: back cover
Title: [Screen International - vDaily nCannes 11 May 1996: no known title]Article type: AdvertisementLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1042 26 Jan 1996  Page: 52
Title: Fast Forward to success in 1996Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Part of an advertisement of Film Four Distributors for their releases in 1996;

In: Premiere v4 n8 September 1996  Page: 19
Title: [Premiere - v4 n8 September 1996: no known title]Author: BREALEY, Louise Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Variety 5 Feb 1996  Page: 62
Title: [Variety - 5 Feb 1996: no known title]Author: KLADY, Leonard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v6 n9 September 1996  Pages: 45-46
Title: reviewsAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n88 October 1996  Page: 38
Title: new filmsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1033 10 Nov 1995  Page: 4
Title: MIFED briefsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Selection of notes on right acquisition of films on offer at the 1995 MIFED

In: Screen International n1011 9 Jun 1995  Page: 16
Title: The Hollow ReedAuthor: HODGSON, Rebecca Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Angela Pope on the idea behind THE HOLLOW REED

In: Screen International n1001 31 Mar 1995  Page: 11
Title: Production lineArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1008 19 May 1995  Page: 8
Title: News in briefArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On the finance partners and right sales