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A Sense of History

Jim Broadbent wrote and starred in this short film directed by none other than Mike Leigh. As a member of the landed gentry, the 23rd Earl of Leete has a duty to maintain and expand his lands. Shot in the style and manner of a BBC documentary, Broadbent tells his family history to the crew, who slowly come to realise - as do we - that things are not what they seem.

Credits

A Sense of History Cast

Name Character
Jim Broadbent He was 43, now 75 years old as 23rd Earl of Leete
Stephen Bill He was 44, now 76 years old as Giddy
Belinda Bradley as The Earl's daughter
Edward Bradley He was 164, 62 years old when he died as The Earl's son

A Sense of History Crew

Name Department
Jon Gregory as Editor. He was 7 (now 24) years old Editing
Simon Channing Williams as Producer. He was 47 (63) years old when He died Production
Tim Fraser as Sound Recordist. Sound
Jim Broadbent as Writer. He was 43 (now 75) years old Writing
Dick Pope as Director of Photography. He was 45 (now 77) years old Camera
Mike Leigh as Director. He was 49 (now 81) years old Directing
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A Sense of History (32 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, January 01, 1992
  • Runtime: 26 minutes