
The Time of Our Lives
Synopsis
A large family in London's East End is celebrating a birthday party. Children and grandchildren from this extensive family have come to the party from all over England. At the party the family members talk about hope and dreams for their children. The past and present lives of various relatives are compared with each other, while fragments from radio-programmes from the fourties and the fifties draw an emotional and historical line. Set against this archive material are fierce images of modern day family life in urban England in the year 1993. This makes the film a collage of dreams, memories and images of present-day life.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Grigsby
- Original Title
- The Time of Our Lives
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- COI, BFI, La Sept Cinéma, Middlemarch Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Grigsby
Nick Gifford, Dan Holmberg
Alan Mackay
Belinda Allen, John Furse
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Grigsby
Director
Belinda Allen
Producer
John Furse
Producer
Alan Mackay
Editor
Dan Holmberg
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Time of Our Lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Time of Our Lives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Time of Our Lives about?
A large family in London's East End is celebrating a birthday party. Children and grandchildren from this extensive family have come to the party from all over England. At the party the family members talk about hope and dreams for their children. The past and present lives of various relatives are compared with each other, while fragments from radio-programmes from the fourties and the fifties draw an emotional and historical line. Set against this archive material are fierce images of modern day family life in urban England in the year 1993. This makes the film a collage of dreams, memories and images of present-day life.
Who directed The Time of Our Lives?
The Time of Our Lives was directed by Michael Grigsby.
Who stars in The Time of Our Lives?
The principal cast of The Time of Our Lives includes Not specified.
When was The Time of Our Lives released and how long is it?
The Time of Our Lives was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 50m.
