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The Last September (2000)
Director: Deborah Warner
Cast: Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, Keeley Hawes, David Tennant
Runtime103 min
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In 1920s Ireland, an elderly couple reside over a tired country estate. Living with them are their high-spirited niece, their Oxford student nephew, and married house guests, who are trying to cover up that they are presently homeless. The niece enjoys romantic frolics with a soldier and a hidden guerrilla fighter. All of the principals are thrown into turmoil when one more guest arrives with considerable wit and unwanted advice.
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The Last September (2000), directed by Deborah Warner, is a critically acclaimed drama and romance set in 1920s Ireland. The film received positive reviews from critics and was praised for its strong performances and nuanced exploration of the social tensions of the era. While the film did not receive any major awards, it has found a dedicated audience, with an IMDb rating of 6.8 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 76%.
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Fans of period dramas and character-driven stories will enjoy the rich, nuanced performances from the stellar cast, including Michael Gambon and Maggie Smith, as well as the evocative direction of Deborah Warner in this 2000 film that explores the complexities of relationships and social change in 1920s Ireland.
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The Last September is a 1999 British drama film directed by Deborah Warner and produced by Yvonne Thunder from a screenplay by John Banville. It is based on the 1929 novel of the same name by Elizabeth Bowen. The film stars an ensemble cast, which includes Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Keeley Hawes, David Tennant and Lambert Wilson. It was filmed in Dowth Hall, County Meath along the banks of the River Boyne.
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