Great Expectations
Synopsis
In the space of 3 days, Pip has lost her boyfriend, her flat and her terrible, dehumanising job. Craving a new start, she returns home to the Brexit British countryside. Great Expectations retells the classic Dickens novel with a modern and darkly comedic female voice. It engages with questions about society, exploitation, loneliness and how women are viewed, all with a great deal of humour and heart.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Norwich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefan Georgiou
- Screenplay & Story
- Pip Swallow
- Original Title
- Great Expectations
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Wildwood Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stefan Georgiou
Pip Swallow
Keidrych Walsey
Ella Rose Howlett
Amritpal Sembhi
Department Leadership Roster
Keidrych Walsey
Director of Photography
Amritpal Sembhi
Producer
Stefan Georgiou
Director
Ella Rose Howlett
Editor
Pip Swallow
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Great Expectations.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Expectations
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Great Expectations about?
In the space of 3 days, Pip has lost her boyfriend, her flat and her terrible, dehumanising job. Craving a new start, she returns home to the Brexit British countryside. Great Expectations retells the classic Dickens novel with a modern and darkly comedic female voice. It engages with questions about society, exploitation, loneliness and how women are viewed, all with a great deal of humour and heart.
Who directed Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was directed by Stefan Georgiou.
Who stars in Great Expectations?
The principal cast of Great Expectations includes Pip Swallow, Nathan Welsh, Maude Hirst, David Hemsted, Paul Downey.
When was Great Expectations released and how long is it?
Great Expectations was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 15m.