Empire of Light
- Escape Film Club
- May 29, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
What's it about?
The duty manager of a seaside cinema, who is struggling with her mental health, forms a relationship with a new employee on the south coast of England in the 1980s.
Why did we pick it?
Set in 1980s Margate, everything about the film feels profoundly British from the awkward cinema etiquette to the apologetic kindness. Empire of Light is a celebration of community, a celebration of cinema, and finding support in unexpected places.
Who made it?
Empire of Light is directed and written by Sam Mendes.
Who's in it?
Starring Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Toby Jones & Colin Firth.
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