The More You Ignore Me (2018)
Based on Jo Brand's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, The More You Ignore Me is a warm, comedy drama focusing on the life of an unconventional family in 1980s rural England. The film focuses on Gina, a young mother, whose efforts to be a loving mother and wife are undermined by her declining mental health. Things deteriorate when she develops an obsession with the local weatherman, which leads to an admission to the nearby psychiatric hospital. Over the years, as she grows up, her daughter Alice struggles to relate to her heavily medicated mum, and causes chaos when she comes up with a plan to reconnect with her, which divides the family forever and leads to a moving climax. Set to the songs of The Smiths, The More You Ignore Me provides a sometimes stark, yet comical insight into life within this quirky household, whilst addressing mental health issues and their impact on the family.
Director: Keith English
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Sheridan Smith as Gina Wilson |
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Mark Addy as Keith Wilson |
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Ella Hunt as Alice Wilson |
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Sally Phillips as Dr Marie Henty |
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Ricky Tomlinson as Bert Wildgoose |
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Sheila Hancock as Nan Wildgoose |
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Jo Brand as Sandra |
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Alexander Morris as Mark |
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Clive Mantle as Dunk |
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Tony Way as Wobbly Wildgoose |
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Tom Davis as Big Head Wildgoose |
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Roger Morlidge as Phil |
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Elizabeth Carling as Jean |
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Rosie Akerman as Karen |
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Eloise Groom as Young Alice |
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Nadine Hanwell as Mrs. Langforth |
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Daniel Coll as Jim |
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Lewis Fletcher as Ted Fairfax |
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Dennis Conlon as Taxi Driver |
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Ashley Taylor Dawson as Dr Desmond |
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Nadine Hanwell as Mrs Longforth |
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John Fagan as Security Guard |
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Rod Glenn as Ambulance Driver |
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Jamie Thurston as Look North Presenter |
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Jeannie Calandar as Female Customer |
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Frank Gray as Vicar |
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Tony Blackburn as Top of the Pops Presenter (voice) |
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Dave Simon as Dave |
| Production | Caleb Ranson | Executive Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lesley Brennan | Makeup Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Nicola Donovan | Hairstylist |
| Sound | Will Morton | ADR Recordist |
| Sound | Gary Welch | Music Supervisor |
| Sound | Paul Saunderson | Original Music Composer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Scott Langridge | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Amy Carter | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Samantha Metcalfe | Makeup Supervisor |
| Lighting | Dale McAndrew | Electrician |
| Production | Mandy Todd | Production Coordinator |
| Production | Justin Ribbons | Executive Producer |
| Art | Joe Withers | Art Direction |
| Crew | Curtis Rivers | Stunt Coordinator |
| Production | Ralph Bernard | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Jake Rollins | First Assistant Director |
| Production | Robert Little | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Harrison Hoare | Third Assistant Director |
| Sound | Patrick McGuirk | Boom Operator |
| Editing | Niall Houten | Assistant Editor |
| Production | Katie Kearney | Line Producer |
| Production | John Hubbard | Casting |
| Production | Kathryn Nichols | Executive Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Gillian Walsh | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ruchi Sen | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jodie-Marie Spencer | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Brian Eatough | Construction Manager |
| Sound | James Mulhearn | Sound Recordist |
| Production | Debbie Gray | Producer |
| Art | Stuart Hudson | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Alicia Jane Robinson | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Ashleen Lavender | Property Buyer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Amanda Gaffey | Makeup Designer |
| Camera | Sandra Coulson | First Assistant Camera |
| Editing | Chris Gill | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lauren Plumb | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Julian Gleek | Executive Producer |
| Production | Ros Hubbard | Casting |
| Directing | Malinda Kaur | Second Assistant Director |
| Art | Amanda Wilks | Graphic Designer |
| Production | Sarah Pickles | Production Secretary |
| Sound | Guy Garvey | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Josep M. Civit | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Lindsey Greensmith | Sound Mixer |
| Crew | Kristian Turnbull | Floor Runner |
| Directing | Annemarie Glavin | Script Supervisor |
| Sound | Sven Taits | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Camera | Ben Goodall | Second Assistant Camera |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sally Campbell | Costume Supervisor |
| Sound | Marli Wren | Orchestrator |
| Crew | John Bracewell | Set Medic |
| Visual Effects | Scott McIntyre | Special Effects Supervisor |
| Lighting | Paul Sykes | Gaffer |
| Visual Effects | Tanvir Hanif | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Visual Effects | Becci Blood | Visual Effects Producer |
| Crew | Christina Low | Stunt Double |
| Camera | Nick Cox | Steadicam Operator |
| Camera | Gareth Gatrell | Still Photographer |
| Lighting | Mike Mahon | Electrician |
| Writing | Jo Brand | Writer |
| Directing | Keith English | Director |
