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Frears
sympathetically shines a light on the normally
unseen world of exploited illegal immigrants in
modern-day London. These invisible people keep
the economy running, yet struggle to keep their
own lives. A chance discovery brings out the full
horror of the shady goings on in a seedy hotel.
What does the discoverer do? It is not possible
to go to the police, but to do nothing brings
into danger the lives of other people. This excellent
thriller manages to combine social observation
and political comment.We also meet a whole host
of vulnerable, proud people reduced to doing almost
anything to survive. A film that sheds light on
dark places and practices.
Critics
“Directed
with Frears’ habitual professionalism and sensitivity”
Wally Hammond, Time Out
Awards
Sergio Trasatti Award (Frears), Venice Film Festival
2002
ALFS Award (Knight), London Critics Circle Film
Awards 2003
Links
Official
Site
Programme
Notes
The
notes for this film are available here
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Director
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Stephen
Frears |
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Writers |
Steve
Knight
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Cast |
Audrey Tautou
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Rosario Flores
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Cert |
15 |
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Length |
1
hour 37 mins |
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Country |
UK
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