Hurt By Paradise (2020)
Woody Allen meets Frances Ha in this new British drama by first-time feature director, poet, actor and publisher Greta Bellamacina. Greta also stars as Celeste, a young mother trying to carve out a career as a poet in modern-day London. Meanwhile, friend and neighbour Stella (played by co-writer Sadie Brown), dreams of being an actor but spends much of her time babysitting Celeste’s son. Part ode to the city, this is a skilfully observed tale of friendship and family with a refreshingly understated sense of humour.
Director: Greta Bellamacina
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Greta Bellamacina as Celeste Birchwood |
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Nicholas Rowe as Jonathan Birchwood |
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Anna Brewster as Tessa |
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Sai Bennett as Sophie |
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Jaime Winstone as Janette |
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Tanya Burr as Maud |
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Sadie Brown as Stella |
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Fabio Paleari as Postman |
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Elisabeth Hopper as Eliza |
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Tania Wade as Eleanor |
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Stanley Eldridge as Steven |
| Directing | Greta Bellamacina | Director |
| Writing | Robert Montgomery | Writer |
| Writing | Sadie Brown | Writer |
| Writing | Greta Bellamacina | Writer |
