Based on Raymond Briggs’ award-winning graphic novel ‘Ethel & Ernest’, a funny and touching tribute to his parents. An entertaining and heart-warming story about two people who fall in love against the background of immense social change in the mid 20th Century, experiencing the Depression, World War II, postwar prosperity and cultural upheaval. One love, forty years, and always a cup of tea.
Welsh producer: Jon Rennie
Lleoliad: Cardiff
Gyda chefnogaeth: Ffilm Cymru Wales
Production Companies: Cloth Cat Animation
Director: Roger Mainwood
Editor: Richard Overall
Producers: Camilla Deakin, Ruth Fielding
Production Companies: Ethel & Ernest Productions, Lupus Films, Mélusine Productions
Running time: 90 mins
Certificate: PG
Format: 2K Digital
Dyddiad: 28th October 2016
“This is a wonderfully evocative and well observed animated feature that plays like a cartoon equivalent of Noel Coward’s This Happy Breed.” The Independent
This film was screened for members at one of our Welsh Film Preview Days. Here is their feedback:
Average rating: 4.6/5
“Beautifully animated nostalgic film that dealt with issues that are still very relevant today”
“A tender tribute – highlighting the remarkable in the ordinary”
“Beautiful animation, sweet and touching. I like that it didn’t shy away from the difficulties. Interesting commentary on changing times”
“Really moving, might be a good dementia option. Maybe the end might not be suitable but I might be being too precious. A brilliantly beautiful piece”
This is film is covered by our Made In Wales strategy, which means if you an a Welsh exhibitor you may be eliable to submit a proposal for support. For more information click here.
