SALLY POTTER

THE PARTY

A comedy of tragic proportions
2017 · 68 mins · Drama
Janet (Kristin Scott Thomas) has just been appointed to a key ministerial position in the shadow cabinet – the crowning achievement of her political career. She and her husband Bill (Timothy Spall) plan to celebrate this with a few close friends. As the guests arrive at their home in London the party takes an unexpected turn when Bill suddenly makes some explosive revelations that take everyone present by surprise. Love, friendships and political convictions are soon called into question in this hilarious comedy of tragic proportions. From acclaimed British filmmaker Sally Potter and featuring a star studded cast that includes...

Janet (Kristin Scott Thomas) has just been appointed to a key ministerial position in the shadow cabinet – the crowning achievement of her political career. She and her husband Bill (Timothy Spall) plan to celebrate this with a few close friends. As the guests arrive at their home in London the party takes an unexpected turn when Bill suddenly makes some explosive revelations that take everyone present by surprise. Love, friendships and political convictions are soon called into question in this hilarious comedy of tragic proportions. From acclaimed British filmmaker Sally Potter and featuring a star studded cast that includes Patricia Clarkson, Bruno Ganz, Cherry Jones, Emily Mortimer, Cillian Murphy, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Timothy Spall, this witty, sharp and very funny new comedy will be a unmissable date for everyone’s diary.

Regular price $19.95

"A dark satire... with barbed dialogue and delicious irony" Geoff Andrew, SIGHT & SOUND

Info

Format
DVD
Catalogue
MMA9282
Languages
English
Encoding
PAL
Aspect Ratio
2.35:1

Directed by

Sally Potter

Featuring

Kristin Scott-Thomas, Timothy Spall, Patricia Clarkson, Bruno Ganz

Special Features

Interviews with Cast & Crew