Exchange and Divide
Synopsis
A marital breakdown is brought to life through a mixture of dramatisation, monologue, montage and animation. Through the perspectives of the husband, the lawyer, the couple’s parents and their “home help”, a picture emerges of the transactional nature and economic fall-out of marriage, along with issues of class and gender politics affecting single mothers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margaret Dickinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Dickinson, David Lan
- Original Title
- Exchange and Divide
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- British Film Institute Production Board
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margaret Dickinson
Margaret Dickinson, David Lan
Diane Tammes
Peter Cornish
Donna Grey
Department Leadership Roster
Margaret Dickinson
Writer
Peter Cornish
Editor
Margaret Dickinson
Director
David Lan
Writer
Diane Tammes
Director of Photography
Donna Grey
Producer
Richard Jones
Costume Design
Philip Rainforth
Costume Design
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What is Exchange and Divide about?
A marital breakdown is brought to life through a mixture of dramatisation, monologue, montage and animation. Through the perspectives of the husband, the lawyer, the couple’s parents and their “home help”, a picture emerges of the transactional nature and economic fall-out of marriage, along with issues of class and gender politics affecting single mothers.
Who directed Exchange and Divide?
Exchange and Divide was directed by Margaret Dickinson.
Who stars in Exchange and Divide?
The principal cast of Exchange and Divide includes James Hazeldine, Anna Mottram, Stuart Barren, Annette Robertson, Betty Alberge.
When was Exchange and Divide released and how long is it?
Exchange and Divide was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 49m.