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England 79

2019 · 59 min

This is a stark, unflinching look at the harsh realities of a difficult time in British society.

Directed by
Göran Olsson
Genres
Documentary
Overview
"England 79" - 17 scenes from Great Britain the winter of discontent, 1979.
How it feels
Bleak and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Class, politics, work, isolation
Content
Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Göran Olsson
Genres
Documentary
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour1
Realism10
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness8
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Genres
documentary
Directed by
Göran Olsson
Written by
Göran Olsson, Tracey Thorn
Starring
Tracey Thorn, Joe Strummer, Don Letts, Jon Savage, Paul Gilroy, Pennie Smith, Margaret Thatcher, Bo Järborg
Runtime
59 min
Country
Sweden
Languages
English, Swedish

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