Nurses Come and Go, But None for Me
Synopsis
The film by Ed Atkins and Steven Zultanski combines a performative reading of Philip Atkins’ (Ed’s father) diary, written during the six months leading up to his death, with the reenactment of The Ambulance Game, a role-playing game played by Atkins and his daughter. Originally private, both the diary and the game are now performed publicly, with the camera alternating between the performers and the audience, emphasising voyeurism and shared intimacy. Exhibited at Tate Britain alongside Atkins’ writings, paintings, embroideries, video works, and drawings, Nurses come and go, but none for me (2025) marks both Hartwig Art Foundation’s first commission of a work by Ed Atkins and the artist's debut feature-length film.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ed Atkins, Steven Zultanski
- Original Title
- Nurses Come and Go, But None for Me
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Hartwig Art Foundation, Danish Arts Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ed Atkins, Steven Zultanski
Department Leadership Roster
Ed Atkins
Director
Steven Zultanski
Director
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Nurses Come and Go, But None for Me about?
The film by Ed Atkins and Steven Zultanski combines a performative reading of Philip Atkins’ (Ed’s father) diary, written during the six months leading up to his death, with the reenactment of The Ambulance Game, a role-playing game played by Atkins and his daughter. Originally private, both the diary and the game are now performed publicly, with the camera alternating between the performers and the audience, emphasising voyeurism and shared intimacy. Exhibited at Tate Britain alongside Atkins’ writings, paintings, embroideries, video works, and drawings, Nurses come and go, but none for me (2025) marks both Hartwig Art Foundation’s first commission of a work by Ed Atkins and the artist's debut feature-length film.
Who directed Nurses Come and Go, But None for Me?
Nurses Come and Go, But None for Me was directed by Ed Atkins, Steven Zultanski.
Who stars in Nurses Come and Go, But None for Me?
The principal cast of Nurses Come and Go, But None for Me includes Toby Jones, Saskia Reeves, Bella Aubin, Caroline Elms, Misheck freeman.
When was Nurses Come and Go, But None for Me released and how long is it?
Nurses Come and Go, But None for Me was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nurses Come and Go, But None for Me?
Nurses Come and Go, But None for Me holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).