In this film, told almost entirely in iambic pentameter, She is a scientist in a loveless marriage to Anthony, a devious politician. He is a Lebanese doctor in self-imposed exile, working as a chef in a London restaurant. They meet at a...
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Cast
| Shirley Henderson | ... |
Cleaner
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| Joan Allen | ... |
She
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| Sam Neill | ... |
Anthony
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| Simon Abkarian | ... |
He
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| Wil Johnson | ... |
Virgil
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| Gary Lewis | ... |
Billy
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| Raymond Waring | ... |
Whizzer
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| Stephanie Leonidas | ... |
Grace
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Barbara Oxley | ... |
Cleaner in Swimming Pool
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| Samantha Bond | ... |
Kate
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Kev Orkian | ... |
Waiter
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| George Antoni | ... |
Kitchen Boss
(as George Yiasoumi)
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Beryl Scott | ... |
Cleaner in Laboratory
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| Sheila Hancock | ... |
Aunt
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Lol Coxhill | ... |
Father Christmas
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Charles Owen | ... |
Priest
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Mandy Coombes | ... |
Nun
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Beti Owen | ... |
Nun
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Dot Bond | ... |
Cleaner in Nursing Home
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Dorca Reyes Sanchez | ... |
Woman in Cuban Apartment
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Antoine Agoudjian | ... |
Friend in Beirut
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Christina Galstian | ... |
Friend in Beirut
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Nicholas Marino | ... |
Photo Man (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Sally Potter | ||
Written by
| Walter Donohue | ... | (story editor) |
| Sally Potter | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Juan Basanta | ... | local producer: Dominican Republic |
| Frank Cabrera | ... | executive producer |
| Andrew Fierberg | ... | producer |
| Diane Gelon | ... | associate producer |
| Cedric Jeanson | ... | executive producer |
| Nick Laws | ... | line producer |
| John Penotti | ... | executive producer |
| Frank Cavreta Rode | ... | executive producer: Cuba |
| Christopher Sheppard | ... | producer |
| Fisher Stevens | ... | executive producer |
| Paul Trijbits | ... | executive producer |
| Lucie Wenigerová | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Sally Potter | ||
Cinematography by
| Aleksey Rodionov | ... | (as Alexei Rodionov) |
Editing by
| Daniel Goddard | ||
Editorial Department
| Aline Conan | ... | color grader assistant |
| Lalit Goyal | ... | assistant editor: avid |
| Tom Kinnersly | ... | assistant editor |
| Sean Lyons | ... | assistant editor |
| Bruno Patin | ... | digital grader |
| Toby Ridgway | ... | post-production |
| Anja Siemens | ... | assistant editor |
| Jason Wheeler | ... | negative cutter |
Casting By
| Irene Lamb | ||
Production Design by
| Carlos Conti | ||
Art Direction by
| Claire Spooner | ||
Costume Design by
| Jacqueline Durran | ||
Makeup Department
| Chantal Leothier | ... | key makeup artist (as Chantal Léothier) |
| Magaly Pompa | ... | makeup artist: Cuba (as Magaly Batista) |
Production Management
| Olivier Chiavassa | ... | post-production manager: Laboratoire Eclair |
| Jonathan Haren | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Michael Manzi | ... | production manager |
| Lara Saba | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Amy Coop | ... | third assistant director (as Adam Coop) |
| Nick Laws | ... | first assistant director |
| Olivia Peniston-Bird | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Josh Hartnett | ... | art department assistant |
Sound Department
| Robert Brazier | ... | foley editor |
| Anne Delacour | ... | dialogue editor |
| Anthony Faust | ... | adr mixer / foley mixer / foley supervisor |
| George Hapig | ... | foley artist |
| Jean-Paul Mugel | ... | sound mixer |
| James Seddon | ... | dolby consultant |
| Richard Street | ... | assistant sound re-recording mixer |
| Joakim Sundström | ... | sound effects editor |
| Pierre Tucat | ... | boom operator |
| Vincent Tulli | ... | re-recording mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Claire Coutelle | ... | digital color grader |
| François Dupuy | ... | head of technology |
| Olivier Poujaud | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Andreas Petrides | ... | fight coordinator / stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Héctor Alfaro | ... | grip: Cuba |
| Eric Bialas | ... | steadicam operator |
| Anna Carrington | ... | clapper loader trainee |
| Mark Clayton | ... | gaffer |
| Sara Deane | ... | clapper loader |
| Gautier Deblonde | ... | still photographer |
| Nicola Dove | ... | still photographer |
| Humberto Figueroa | ... | gaffer: Cuba |
| Denis Garnier | ... | first assistant camera |
| Ben Kerr | ... | electrician |
| Ariel Leyva | ... | electrician: Cuba |
| Dan Mudford | ... | videographer |
| Daniel Núñez Pérez | ... | electrician: Cuba (as Daniel Pérez) |
| Barnaby Sweet | ... | gaffer |
Casting Department
| Emily Craig | ... | casting assistant |
| Alina Pombo | ... | casting: Cuba |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Camille Benda | ... | set costumer |
| Elbia Rondón | ... | wardrobe: Cuba |
Location Management
| Carlos de la Huerta | ... | location manager: Cuba |
| Nial Fulton | ... | location coordinator |
| Ben Gladstone | ... | location manager |
| Samson Haveland | ... | assistant location manager (as Sam Haveland) |
| Fernando E. Medina | ... | location manager: Dominican Republic |
Music Department
| Samy Bardet | ... | music recording engineer |
| Thomas Bloch | ... | musician: cristal baschet, ondes martenot |
| Jean-Pierre Drouet | ... | musician: percussion |
| Fred Frith | ... | composer: additional music / musician: guitars |
| Osvaldo Golijov | ... | music consultant |
| Gonzalo Grau | ... | music arranger: additional arrangement / musician: piano, bass, percussion |
| Rostom Khachikian | ... | musician: duduk |
| Thomas Koenig | ... | musician: saxophone |
| Franck Lebon | ... | music recording supervisor |
| Philippe Slominski | ... | musician: trumpet |
Script and Continuity Department
| Penny Eyles | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Ian 'Fingers' Lisi | ... | unit driver (as Ian Lisi) |
Additional Crew
| Scott Bassett | ... | production coordinator |
| Hester Campbell | ... | production assistant |
| Vicki Cherkas | ... | head of business and legal affairs: GreeneStreet Films |
| Mike Clark-Hall | ... | floor runner |
| Peter Eardley | ... | production accountant |
| Jorge García Lorenzo | ... | production assistant: Cuba |
| Jared Goldman | ... | production department manager |
| Dean Hagan | ... | production coordinator: Belfast |
| Brian Kornreich | ... | business affairs consultant |
| Mary Lawless | ... | manager of business affairs: GreeneStreet Films |
| Lori Lazar | ... | assistant: John Penotti |
| Stephen Masters | ... | title designer |
| Fiona Morham | ... | head of physical production |
| Poll Moussoulides | ... | dialogue coach |
| Freya Pinsent | ... | production accountant |
| Pam Plummer | ... | assistant: Joan Allen |
| Vivian Pombo | ... | accountant: Cuba |
| David Purchas | ... | production assistant |
| Amos Field Reid | ... | assistant to director |
| Joan Washington | ... | dialogue coach |
| Tim Williams | ... | production executive |
Thanks
| John Berger | ... | special thanks |
| Tom Waits | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Filmcoopi (2005) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Filmhouse (2006) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Gaga (2005) (Japan) (theatrical) (as GAGA Communications)
- RCV Film Distribution (2005) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Classics (2005) (United States) (theatrical)
- GreeneStreet Films International (2004) (World-wide)
- Madman Entertainment (2006) (Australia)
- Madman Entertainment (2006) (New Zealand)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- AFM Lighting (lighting)
- Aimimage / Ice Film (cameras supplied by)
- Angels the Costumiers (costume)
- Carlo Manzi Rentals (costume)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Jason Wheeler Film Services (negative cutting)
- Mad Dog 2020 (extras casting)
- Mayflower Recording (adr and foley recording)
- Shepperton Studios (sound re-recorded at)
- Studios Merjithur (music recorded at)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In this film, told almost entirely in iambic pentameter, She is a scientist in a loveless marriage to Anthony, a devious politician. He is a Lebanese doctor in self-imposed exile, working as a chef in a London restaurant. They meet at a banquet and fall into a carefree, passionate relationship. But the contempt He perceives as a Muslim immigrant to the UK causes him to break up with She, offering little in the way of explanation, and return to his homeland. She drags his reasons out of him little by little and tries to sympathize. Keenly feeling the loss of his love, She flies to Havana to sort things out on the beach and in the cabarets. She sends him a ticket, but harbors no illusions that He will join her in this Caribbean melting pot. Written by Joe Jurca |
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Box Office
| Budget | GBP1,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The whole of the film's dialog is spoken in verse. See more » |
| Goofs | As "He" is chopping celery and talking to his crew, the knife in his hands changes from shot to shot. One shot has pieces of celery stuck to the knife while the other shows a clean blade. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Best Films of 2005 (2005). See more » |
| Soundtracks | TEN LONG YEARS See more » |
| Quotes |
Aunt:
I want my death to be just like my life. I want the mess, the struggle, and the strife. See more » |