This is a BBC Films Production, a slow burning humorous (but not a comedy) WW2 wartime drama. Gemma Arterton gives one of her best, and completely convincing, performances. Her character lands a job at the Ministry of Information where she plays a script writer.
Bill Nighy provides the most essential contribution, he plays a fading matinée star and delivers almost all the humour and best lines.
The Ministry are making short morale boosting films. Their latest production is about the Battle of Dunkirk, this time they want to emphasise a feminine perspective. You really want their film to be a success (which it is!) - Some scenes would make fabulous atmospheric still images.
Essentially this is a film inside a film and is a joy to watch.
Bill Nighy provides the most essential contribution, he plays a fading matinée star and delivers almost all the humour and best lines.
The Ministry are making short morale boosting films. Their latest production is about the Battle of Dunkirk, this time they want to emphasise a feminine perspective. You really want their film to be a success (which it is!) - Some scenes would make fabulous atmospheric still images.
Essentially this is a film inside a film and is a joy to watch.