Common Ground
“Nothing is more dry and boring than the fantasies of a locus communis — Karl Marx, Grundrisse”
Synopsis
It tells the story of Dennis, whose musician brother Oli is missing. Dennis is not the only person looking for him. Oli’s ex-wife, the members of his band and the local moneylenders are all on the lookout for Oli too. And tramps have moved into Oli’s flat. With Oli nowhere to be found, Dennis inherits a whole set of problems that threaten both him and his family… Set against the backdrop of the contemporary economic crisis and the anti-government protests of late 2011, Common Ground is a neonoir film about family, identity, economics and the dream of utopia.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Brown
- Original Title
- Common Ground
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Beg Steal Borrow
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Brown
Tom Maine
Deanne Cunningham
Department Leadership Roster
William Brown
Director
Tom Maine
Director of Photography
Deanne Cunningham
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Common Ground.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Common Ground
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Common Ground about?
It tells the story of Dennis, whose musician brother Oli is missing. Dennis is not the only person looking for him. Oli’s ex-wife, the members of his band and the local moneylenders are all on the lookout for Oli too. And tramps have moved into Oli’s flat. With Oli nowhere to be found, Dennis inherits a whole set of problems that threaten both him and his family… Set against the backdrop of the contemporary economic crisis and the anti-government protests of late 2011, Common Ground is a neonoir film about family, identity, economics and the dream of utopia.
Who directed Common Ground?
Common Ground was directed by William Brown.
Who stars in Common Ground?
The principal cast of Common Ground includes Not specified.
When was Common Ground released and how long is it?
Common Ground was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.