The Arbor

Year: 2010Certificate: 15

Director:
Clio Barnard
Cast:
Manjinder Virk, Christine Bottomley, Natalie Gavin
Running Time:
94 mins
Language:
English
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Genre(s):
Biography, Documentary, Drama, Film
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Brilliantly blending the borders of narrative and documentary filmmaking, artist-cum-director Clio Barnard beautifully reconstructs the fascinating true story of troubled British playwright Andrea Dunbar and her tumultuous relationship with her daughter. Working from two years of audio interviews, Barnard uses classic documentary techniques, actors, theatrical performance, and Dunbar's own neighborhood to generate a unique cinematic feast while unraveling the truths of a dark family past.

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