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Beautiful Thing

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Released: 18th March 2024. During a long hot summer in south London Jamie is bunking off school more than usual, scurrying back to the TV and the flat in the Thamesmead estate where he lives with his mother Sandra. Whilst his neighbour Leah,who's been kicked out of school, spends her days listening to Mama Cass records. In the same block is Jamie's sporty classmate Ste, whose home life is punctuated by the regular beatings he receives from both his father and brother. One night, in a bid to escape the violence, Ste takes refuge in Sandra's flat and sleeps head to toe with Jamie. As Sandra struggles with a job promotion and her relationship with her hippy boyfriend Tony, Jamie and Ste gradually discover their affection for each other. Extras Presented in High Definition Newly recorded audio commentary with director Hettie Macdonald, writer Jonathan Harvey and assistant director Susie Liggat Beautiful Thing Q&A (2023, 32mins): a post-screening Q&A with Jonathan Harvey, Hettie Macdonald, Susie Liggat and cast member Glen Berry Living at Thamesmead (1974, 25 mins): a short film produced and directed by Charmian and Jack Saward showing the architecture and landscaping of Thamesmead and everyday lives of the residents Crashing Waves (2018, 4 mins): a short film in which two young men connect, set against the backdrop of a high-rise housing estate Beautiful Thing Rainbow Plaque Unveiling (2023, 1 min): London LGBTQ+ Forums' Network rainbow plaque unveiling at The Greenwich Tavern (formerly The Gloucester) Theatrical trailer  

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  • Details

    Released:
    18th March 2024
    Category:
    Drama
    Studio:
    BFI
    Format:
    Blu-ray
    Certification:
    15 – Suitable only for 15 years and over
    Barcode:
    5035673015070

  • Description

    During a long hot summer in south London Jamie is bunking off school more than usual, scurrying back to the TV and the flat in the Thamesmead estate where he lives with his mother Sandra. Whilst his neighbour Leah,who's been kicked out of school, spends her days listening to Mama Cass records.

    In the same block is Jamie's sporty classmate Ste, whose home life is punctuated by the regular beatings he receives from both his father and brother. One night, in a bid to escape the violence, Ste takes refuge in Sandra's flat and sleeps head to toe with Jamie. As Sandra struggles with a job promotion and her relationship with her hippy boyfriend Tony, Jamie and Ste gradually discover their affection for each other.

    Extras
    • Presented in High Definition
    • Newly recorded audio commentary with director Hettie Macdonald, writer Jonathan Harvey and assistant director Susie Liggat
    • Beautiful Thing Q&A (2023, 32mins): a post-screening Q&A with Jonathan Harvey, Hettie Macdonald, Susie Liggat and cast member Glen Berry
    • Living at Thamesmead (1974, 25 mins): a short film produced and directed by Charmian and Jack Saward showing the architecture and landscaping of Thamesmead and everyday lives of the residents
    • Crashing Waves (2018, 4 mins): a short film in which two young men connect, set against the backdrop of a high-rise housing estate
    • Beautiful Thing Rainbow Plaque Unveiling (2023, 1 min): London LGBTQ+ Forums' Network rainbow plaque unveiling at The Greenwich Tavern (formerly The Gloucester)
    • Theatrical trailer

     
    Region Code:
    Region B
    Duration:
    91 minutes
    Extras:
    Language(s): English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Booklet, Q&A with the cast and crew (2023)

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