Mike Leigh’s debut feature film is a haunting study of a young woman’s isolation in the early 1970’s that first introduced his unique natural talent and met with great critical acclaim. The Times concluded “it is a real delight to be able to welcome a new film by a talented new British film-maker which is absolutely unlike anything else”
Sylvia leads a very quiet life caring for her mentally ill sister Hilda but both sisters’ urgent longing for companionship is threatened by their inability to interact with other people socially. Featuring a performance of great depth from Anne Raitt, and balancing heightened realism with moments of real humour, it is one of the key films in the development of British cinema.
<p><h4>Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.</h4><p>
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<h3>DVD Extras</h3><ol><li>Director's Commentary</li><li>Stills Gallery</li><li>Original Poster Gallery</li></ol></notextile>
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<li><em>Running Time</em>
106 minutes</li>
<li><em>Genre</em>
Drama</li>
<li><em>Starring</em>
Anne Raitt<br /></li>
<li><em>Country</em>
UK<br /></li>
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<p>Mike Leigh’s debut feature film is a haunting study of a young woman’s isolation in the early 1970’s that first introduced his unique natural talent and met with great critical acclaim. The Times concluded “it is a real delight to be able to welcome a new film by a talented new British film-maker which is absolutely unlike anything else”</p>
<p>Sylvia leads a very quiet life caring for her mentally ill sister Hilda but both sisters’ urgent longing for companionship is threatened by their inability to interact with other people socially. Featuring a performance of great depth from Anne Raitt, and balancing heightened realism with moments of real humour, it is one of the key films in the development of British cinema.<br />
<p><h4>Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region <span class="caps">DVD</span> players.</h4><p></p>
<h3>DVD Extras</h3><ol><li>Director's Commentary</li><li>Stills Gallery</li><li>Original Poster Gallery</li></ol><p><ul id="extended">
<li><em>Running Time</em>
106 minutes</li>
<li><em>Genre</em>
Drama</li>
<li><em>Starring</em>
Anne Raitt<br /></li>
<li><em>Country</em>
UK<br /></li>
</ul id="extended">
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