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In Glorious 39, acclaimed Writer/ Director Stephen Poliakoff has crafted a tense psychological thriller set against the idyllic British countryside during the glorious summer of 1939, just before the outbreak of the Second World War.
Anne, a budding young actress, stumbles across secret recordings of a sinister plot to appease the Nazis. As close friends die in suspicious circumstances, she finds herself swept into a web of dark secrets and in increasing danger from a powerful and menacing enemy. With her most precious certainties destroyed and unable to trust even those closest to her, she comes to realise the full extent of her own betrayal and vulnerability.
Featuring a stellar ensemble cast of leading British actors: award-winning British actress Romola Garai (Atonement), alongside BAFTA – winning actor Bill Nighy (Love Actually), Academy Award® - winning actress Julie Christie (Finding Neverland), Eddie Redmayne (The Other Boleyn Girl), David Tennant (Dr. Who), Charlie Cox (Stardust), Jeremy Northam (Gosford Park), Juno Temple (Atonement) and the legendary Christopher Lee (Lord of The Rings). Glorious 39 “delivers intrigue and suspense with masterful control” (Psychologies magazine).
Anne, a budding young actress, stumbles across secret recordings of a sinister plot to appease the Nazis. As close friends die in suspicious circumstances, she finds herself swept into a web of dark secrets and in increasing danger from a powerful and menacing enemy. With her most precious certainties destroyed and unable to trust even those closest to her, she comes to realise the full extent of her own betrayal and vulnerability.
Featuring a stellar ensemble cast of leading British actors: award-winning British actress Romola Garai (Atonement), alongside BAFTA – winning actor Bill Nighy (Love Actually), Academy Award® - winning actress Julie Christie (Finding Neverland), Eddie Redmayne (The Other Boleyn Girl), David Tennant (Dr. Who), Charlie Cox (Stardust), Jeremy Northam (Gosford Park), Juno Temple (Atonement) and the legendary Christopher Lee (Lord of The Rings). Glorious 39 “delivers intrigue and suspense with masterful control” (Psychologies magazine).
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Commentary, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: In Glorious 39, acclaimed Writer/ Director Stephen Poliakoff has crafted a tense psychological thriller set against the idyllic British countryside during the glorious summer of 1939, just before the outbreak of the Second World War. Anne, a budding young actress, stumbles across secret recordings of a sinister plot to appease the Nazis. As close friends die in suspicious circumstances, she finds herself swept into a web of dark secrets and in increasing danger from a powerful and menacing enemy. With her most precious certainties destroyed and unable to trust even those closest to her, she comes to realise the full extent of her own betrayal and vulnerability. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast of leading British actors: award-winning British actress Romola Garai (Atonement), alongside BAFTA winning actor Bill Nighy (Love Actually), Academy Award® - winning actress Julie Christie (Finding Neverland), Eddie Redmayne (The Other Boleyn Girl), David Tennant (Dr. Who), Charlie Cox (Stardust), Jeremy Northam (Gosford Park), Juno Temple (Atonement) and the legendary Christopher Lee (Lord of The Rings). Glorious 39 "delivers intrigue and suspense with masterful control" (Psychologies magazine). ...Glorious 39 ( Glorious Thirty Nine ) ( 1939 )
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90 of 101 people found the following review helpful
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This is a marvellous film that sets you thinking and talking.
I was expecting more in the way of a regular "late period drama" with a formulaic theme. I'd forgotten about Poliakoff's flair and gift for amazing twists and hidden shadows.
The performances are superb - and hardly surprising really. Romola Garai is excellent in the lead role as Anne - but with the likes of Bill Nighy, Christopher Lee, David Tennant, Jenny Agutter, Julie Christie et al; she is never alone!
The film sits on a bed of sinister intrigue and weaves a tangled web of curious agendas as Britain moves towards war.
I am in no doubt that it is a film that demands more than one viewing - it leaves more questions than answers.
Highly recommended; a truly thought provoking film.
I was expecting more in the way of a regular "late period drama" with a formulaic theme. I'd forgotten about Poliakoff's flair and gift for amazing twists and hidden shadows.
The performances are superb - and hardly surprising really. Romola Garai is excellent in the lead role as Anne - but with the likes of Bill Nighy, Christopher Lee, David Tennant, Jenny Agutter, Julie Christie et al; she is never alone!
The film sits on a bed of sinister intrigue and weaves a tangled web of curious agendas as Britain moves towards war.
I am in no doubt that it is a film that demands more than one viewing - it leaves more questions than answers.
Highly recommended; a truly thought provoking film.
62 of 72 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
At about two hours long this film will keep you absorbed, and the time will fly past. Taking in the time shortly before we declared war, and the early days of the second world war this film looks at those who wanted appeasement with the Third Reich. Nowadays when children are taught about the war they are told how we couldn't stand by and due to treaties with Poland we declared war on Germany. What is forgotten is the lead up to our entry, where our government tried to turn a blind-eye to what was happening (unlike today where we have a war due to imaginary WMDs). We were told of peace in our time whilst Europe was being ravaged and just stood back. The previous generation were still remembering the first world war and to be honest we were in no way ready to fight another, unlike Germany who had been re-arming for some time.
This film written and directed by Stephen Poliakoff is about one upper class family and the secrets that are kept hidden. Anne who is the eldest child of the family, but also adopted finds out something that she shouldn't have. From this her idyllic life takes a turn for the worse. If like me you have gone on quite normally in life and then it has been changed by events outside your control then you will readily identify with this movie. Also this is one of the beauties of this film, as when you first start watching it it seems just like a family saga, then it turns into a thriller which is almost Hitchcockian.
There are also a few scenes in this that border on the surreal. The acting is top-notch, although the film does seem a bit clunky in a couple of places. All in all though this is a great film that will have you thinking about the war long after it has finished. This film definitely showcases to the rest of the world what can be written, acted and produced in this country and has some excellent actors, both old and new. The very beautiful and talented Romola Garais excels in the starring role.
If you like your films intelligent and thought provoking then this is a must see.
This film written and directed by Stephen Poliakoff is about one upper class family and the secrets that are kept hidden. Anne who is the eldest child of the family, but also adopted finds out something that she shouldn't have. From this her idyllic life takes a turn for the worse. If like me you have gone on quite normally in life and then it has been changed by events outside your control then you will readily identify with this movie. Also this is one of the beauties of this film, as when you first start watching it it seems just like a family saga, then it turns into a thriller which is almost Hitchcockian.
There are also a few scenes in this that border on the surreal. The acting is top-notch, although the film does seem a bit clunky in a couple of places. All in all though this is a great film that will have you thinking about the war long after it has finished. This film definitely showcases to the rest of the world what can be written, acted and produced in this country and has some excellent actors, both old and new. The very beautiful and talented Romola Garais excels in the starring role.
If you like your films intelligent and thought provoking then this is a must see.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I thought that this was a very well acted film, with a superb cast to play such intriguing characters. Some have comment that it isn't an accurate depiction of history. I have to say, if I wanted a depiction of history, I would watch a documentary rather than a film. This is an excellent bit of scripting, and so well acted. I was thoroughly impressed. Romola Garai is beautiful and striking throughout and her array of emotion staggering. I really enjoyed it, and couldn't believe my luck when I spotted it so cheap on amazon!! I had missed it in the cinema, and I was gutted! So pleased that I got it. Would thoroughly recommend it to anyone who loves a bit of mystery and intrigue.
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