Language of Life
“A bond forms between two women at opposite ends of life whilst they share a conversation that transcends age and experience.”
Synopsis
When Lyla - a lost and lonely 17 year old girl - meets Marion - a wise and elderly woman with a fountain of wisdom - in a cemetery early one Sunday morning, the two share an unexpected but life changing conversation. Made in association with Screen Cornwall and the BFI Network.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Holly Janem
- Original Score
- Marnie Eastmond, Jack Yeo
- Original Title
- Language of Life
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Budget
- $2K
- Production Studios
- Screen Cornwall, BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Holly Janem
Marnie Eastmond, Jack Yeo
Amber Amare
Rhiannon jenkins
Libby Gibbons, Alysia Maciejowska, Laura Giles
Department Leadership Roster
Holly Janem
Director
Libby Gibbons
Producer
Amber Amare
Director of Photography
Rhiannon jenkins
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Language of Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Language of Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Language of Life about?
When Lyla - a lost and lonely 17 year old girl - meets Marion - a wise and elderly woman with a fountain of wisdom - in a cemetery early one Sunday morning, the two share an unexpected but life changing conversation. Made in association with Screen Cornwall and the BFI Network.
Who directed Language of Life?
Language of Life was directed by Holly Janem.
Who stars in Language of Life?
The principal cast of Language of Life includes Janet Amsden, Rebecca Horne.
When was Language of Life released and how long is it?
Language of Life was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Language of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Language of Life was composed by Marnie Eastmond, Jack Yeo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Language of Life?
Language of Life holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).