A Merry War (1997) (original) (raw)
This film adaptation of George Orwell's semi autobiographical novel pares material down into a more concise chapter in the struggle for artistry as experienced by Gordon Comstock. At New Albion Publicity he's the best copywriter they've ever had, and long-suffering girlfriend Rosemary knows it. Unfortunately, Gordon quits to concentrate on writing poetry. Post-WWI London is reluctant to accommodate him however, and not even the aspidistra plant at his lodgings will give him an answer despite screaming obscenities at it. Veering between successes and failures, this is the story of coming to ...(more)
This film adaptation of George Orwell's semi autobiographical novel pares material down into a more concise chapter in the struggle for artistry as experienced by Gordon Comstock. At New Albion Publicity he's the best copywriter they've ever had, and long-suffering girlfriend Rosemary knows it. Unfortunately, Gordon quits to concentrate on writing poetry. Post-WWI London is reluctant to accommodate him however, and not even the aspidistra plant at his lodgings will give him an answer despite screaming obscenities at it. Veering between successes and failures, this is the story of coming to terms with a society that no longer has a place for free-ranging artists. (less)
Director: Robert Bierman
Writers: Alan Plater, George Orwell
Starring: Richard E. Grant, Helena Bonham Carter, Julian Wadham, Jim Carter, Harriet Walter, Lesley Vickerage
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