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- Kristin Scott Thomas as Janet, an idealistic politician Timothy Spall as Bill, Janet's husband, a materialist and atheist professor
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Cherry Jones as Martha, Janet's friend, a women's studies professor. Emily Mortimer as Jinny, Martha's pregnant partner, a famous chef. Cillian Murphy as Tom, "in finance", the husband of Marianne, Janet's subordinate. Kristin Scott Thomas as Janet, an idealistic politician.
The Party: Directed by Sally Potter. With Timothy Spall, Kristin Scott Thomas, Patricia Clarkson, Bruno Ganz. Janet hosts a party to celebrate her new promotion, but once the guests arrive, it becomes clear that not everything will be going down as smoothly as the red wine.
- (21K)
- Comedy, Drama
- Sally Potter
- 2018-02-16
Various individuals think they’re coming together for a party in a private home, but a series of revelations results in a huge crisis that throws their belief systems – and their values – into total disarray.
To celebrate her long-awaited prestigious post as a Shadow Minister for Health and, hopefully, the stepping stone to party leadership, the newly-appointed British opposition politician, Janet, is throwing a party for friends at her London flat.
- With Friends Like these…?
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- Conclusion: The Party
From the initial frame, each character is set up to be thoroughly unlikable – a theme which Potterplays on throughout. Janet, the host, is competent, passionate about politics, and also happens to be having an affair. Her husband, Bill, is a drunk with a few secrets that the drink will help to unravel. Her friend, Martha, is having marital issues w...
Fundamentally, The Party is absurdly funny. We are both laughing with the characters and at them at the same time, and that’s a rare accomplishment, especially for a director who is not renowned for writing or directing comedies. Layers of irony and hilarious takes on British society, government, and of course the National Health Service are relata...
I am not too fussed with its small flaws. The Party is an example of well-structured storytelling. It relies not on gimmicks or CGI, but simple, clever narrative structures, witty dialogue and a cast of impenetrable actors. It’s a true triumph. Oh, and the vol-au-vents were irreparably burnt. But by the end, that’s the last thing on anyone’s mind. ...
The Party is a film directed by Sally Potter with Timothy Spall, Kristin Scott Thomas, Patricia Clarkson, Bruno Ganz .... Year: 2017. Original title: The Party. Synopsis: Janet has just been appointed minister in the shadow cabinet – the crowning achievement of her political career.
Oct 3, 2017 · Janet (Kristin Scott Thomas) has just been appointed to a key ministerial position in the shadow cabinet – the crowning achievement of her political career. She and her husband Bill (Timothy...
- 2 min
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- Madman Films
