A Sense of History
Synopsis
Jim Broadbent wrote and starred in this short film directed by none other than Mike Leigh. As a member of the landed gentry, the 23rd Earl of Leete has a duty to maintain and expand his lands. Shot in the style and manner of a BBC documentary, Broadbent tells his family history to the crew, who slowly come to realise - as do we - that things are not what they seem.
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A Sense of History (Mike Leigh, 1992)
Type: Clip • Published 2020-05-31
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September 26, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Leigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Broadbent
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- A Sense of History
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Thin Man Films, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Leigh
Jim Broadbent
Carl Davis
Dick Pope
Jon Gregory
Simon Channing Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Leigh
Director
Jim Broadbent
Writer
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Jon Gregory
Editor
Alison Chitty
Production Design
Dick Pope
Director of Photography
Simon Channing Williams
Producer
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What is A Sense of History about?
Jim Broadbent wrote and starred in this short film directed by none other than Mike Leigh. As a member of the landed gentry, the 23rd Earl of Leete has a duty to maintain and expand his lands. Shot in the style and manner of a BBC documentary, Broadbent tells his family history to the crew, who slowly come to realise - as do we - that things are not what they seem.
Who directed A Sense of History?
A Sense of History was directed by Mike Leigh.
Who stars in A Sense of History?
The principal cast of A Sense of History includes Jim Broadbent, Stephen Bill, Belinda Bradley, Edward Bradley.
When was A Sense of History released and how long is it?
A Sense of History was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for A Sense of History?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Sense of History was composed by Carl Davis.