The Cement Garden
“Love knows no limits.”
Synopsis
After the death of her husband, the mother of Julie, Jack, Sue and Tom begins to suffer from a mysterious illness. Aware that she is going to have to go into hospital she opens a bank account for the children, so that they can be financially self-sufficient and will be able to avoid being taken into care by the authorities. Unfortunately she also dies and Julie and Jack (the older, teenage children) decide to hide her body in the basement so that they can have free reign of their household. Soon Tom has taken to dressing as a girl whilst Sue has become increasingly reticent, confiding only to her diary, meanwhile Jack and Julie sense an attraction developing for each other. However Julie's new beau, Derek, threatens to unearth the many dark secrets within this family as he becomes increasingly suspicious of Jack.
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The Cement Garden (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 2, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$323K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Birkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Birkin, Ian McEwan
- Original Score
- Edward Shearmur
- Original Title
- The Cement Garden
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $323K
- Production Studios
- Laurentic Film Productions, Torii Production, ZDF, Constantin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Birkin
Andrew Birkin, Ian McEwan
Edward Shearmur
Stephen Blackman
Toby Tremlett
Martin Moszkowicz, Bee Gilbert, Bernd Eichinger
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Birkin
Director
Andrew Birkin
Writer
Bee Gilbert
Producer
Bernd Lepel
Costume Design
Stephen Blackman
Director of Photography
Bernd Lepel
Production Design
Toby Tremlett
Editor
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cement Garden
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What is The Cement Garden about?
After the death of her husband, the mother of Julie, Jack, Sue and Tom begins to suffer from a mysterious illness. Aware that she is going to have to go into hospital she opens a bank account for the children, so that they can be financially self-sufficient and will be able to avoid being taken into care by the authorities. Unfortunately she also dies and Julie and Jack (the older, teenage children) decide to hide her body in the basement so that they can have free reign of their household. Soon Tom has taken to dressing as a girl whilst Sue has become increasingly reticent, confiding only to her diary, meanwhile Jack and Julie sense an attraction developing for each other. However Julie's new beau, Derek, threatens to unearth the many dark secrets within this family as he becomes increasingly suspicious of Jack.
Who directed The Cement Garden?
The Cement Garden was directed by Andrew Birkin.
Who stars in The Cement Garden?
The principal cast of The Cement Garden includes Andrew Robertson, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alice Coulthard, Ned Birkin, Sinéad Cusack.
When was The Cement Garden released and how long is it?
The Cement Garden was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did The Cement Garden make at the box office?
The Cement Garden grossed $323K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Cement Garden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cement Garden was composed by Edward Shearmur.
Is The Cement Garden based on a book or true story?
The Cement Garden is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ian McEwan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cement Garden?
The Cement Garden holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).