Jim Broadbent
1) Vera Drake
Publisher
Warner Bros
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
VERA DRAKE is a devoted, working-class mother in 1950s London who is both beloved and admired by everyone who surrounds her. Yet she bares a secret that few people know about, she induces miscarriages for women who do not wish to bare children. To her, it is a mission of kindness, of charity, of love. But when a miscarriage goes horribly wrong, Vera has to face the authorities, sending her life into tragedy. From acclaimed director Mike Leigh, VERA...
2) Iris
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Judi Dench and Kate Winslet star in this powerful true story based on John Bayley's novels. One of the most extraordinary women of the 20th century, celebrated English author Iris Murdoch first became known as a brilliant young scholar at Oxford whose boundless spirit dazzled those around her. Then, during a remarkable career as a novelist and philosopher, she continued to prove herself a woman ahead of her time. Even in later life, as age and illness...
Author
Language
English
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A funny book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru - now a major movie star! Paddington is excited to be organising an Easter egg hunt for his neighbours. But, from finding empty supermarket shelves, to buying a box of broken Easter eggs, Paddington wonders if the hunt can ever go ahead. That is, until Mr. Gruber's book on Roman mosaics and some sticky marmalade gives him a brilliant idea... A deliciously funny Easter story,...
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English
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An exciting new picture book about much-loved Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends from the bestselling creator of One Snowy Night. Percy's friend, the hedgehog, has always longed to fly, but without wings, it's an impossible dream. But, then one day, a stranger arrives in the park, needing his help. Will the hedgehog's wish come true at last? A funny, heart-warming story about kindness, friendship and teamwork, introducing the phenomenally...
6) Iris
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Language
English
Description
The true story of English author Iris Murdoch. As told by her husband John Bayley, Iris became known as a brilliant young scholar at Oxford whose boundless spirit dazzled those around her. During her career as a novelist and philosopher, she continued to prove herself a woman ahead of her time. As age and illness robbed Iris of her remarkable gifts, nothing could diminish her immense influence.
7) Widows' Peak
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Language
English
Description
Mia Farrow, Joan Plowright, Natasha Richardson, Adrian Dunbar, and Jim Broadbent star in this dark drama set in 1920s Ireland. When a mysterious young American woman, Edwina (Richardson), arrives in Kilshannon, a small town inhabited largely by widows led by Mrs. Doyle Counihan (Plowright), no one can get any information about her, including Mrs. Counihan's son, who is wooing Edwina. Miss Catherine O'Hare (Farrow) and Edwina immediately dislike each...
10) Perrier's Bounty
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Language
English
Description
A gangster named Perrier looks to exact his revenge on a trio of fugitives responsible for the accidental death of one of his cronies.
11) Richard III
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English
Description
This cinematic triumph stars Ian McKellen as the ruthless younger brother of the newly crowned Kind Edward who will stop at nothing to claim the throne for himself.