A Small and Quiet Light
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Synopsis
October 1943. In a small office on the Avenue Foch in Paris, a Gestapo interrogator is questioning a young woman who has been known by many different names: Babuli, Jeanne-Marie, Nora, Madeleine. As one of the secret agents of Britain's Special Operations Executive –and the first female radio operator to be sent undercover into France– she has evaded capture far longer than most. But now she has been betrayed. As she faces the fate she has dreaded so long, memories crowd in – a beloved father, a thwarted lover, a gruelling journey to war, and an endless longing for her childhood piano. What has led her here? A Small and Quiet Light is based on the life of Noor-un-Nisa Inayat Khan (1914-1944), an extraordinarily courageous woman who paid the ultimate price for her heroic fight against fascism. Directed by Elin Scholfield, this filmed stage play was written by Stephanie Street and performed at the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond, London. UK.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elin Schofield
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephanie Street
- Original Score
- Nicola T. Chang
- Original Title
- A Small and Quiet Light
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Orange Tree Theatre, Dawn Chorus Films, Chichester Festival Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elin Schofield
Stephanie Street
Nicola T. Chang
Priyanga Burford
Department Leadership Roster
Stephanie Street
Writer
Priyanga Burford
Producer
Elin Schofield
Director
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What is A Small and Quiet Light about?
October 1943. In a small office on the Avenue Foch in Paris, a Gestapo interrogator is questioning a young woman who has been known by many different names: Babuli, Jeanne-Marie, Nora, Madeleine. As one of the secret agents of Britain's Special Operations Executive –and the first female radio operator to be sent undercover into France– she has evaded capture far longer than most. But now she has been betrayed. As she faces the fate she has dreaded so long, memories crowd in – a beloved father, a thwarted lover, a gruelling journey to war, and an endless longing for her childhood piano. What has led her here? A Small and Quiet Light is based on the life of Noor-un-Nisa Inayat Khan (1914-1944), an extraordinarily courageous woman who paid the ultimate price for her heroic fight against fascism. Directed by Elin Scholfield, this filmed stage play was written by Stephanie Street and performed at the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond, London. UK.
Who directed A Small and Quiet Light?
A Small and Quiet Light was directed by Elin Schofield.
Who stars in A Small and Quiet Light?
The principal cast of A Small and Quiet Light includes Priyanga Burford, Kiah Arya, Léa des Garets, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Amanda Hadingue.
When was A Small and Quiet Light released and how long is it?
A Small and Quiet Light was released in 2026 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for A Small and Quiet Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Small and Quiet Light was composed by Nicola T. Chang.