A Sense of History (1992)

A Sense of History

1992

Drama Comedy

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.

Credits

Director

Mike Leigh

Cast

Belinda Bradley as The Earl's daughter

Edward Bradley as The Earl's son

Jim Broadbent as 23rd Earl of Leete

Stephen Bill as Giddy

Crew

Dick Pope (Director of Photography)

Jon Gregory (Editor)

Carl Davis (Original Music Composer)