45 YEARS (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Charlotte Rampling (The Verdict), Tom Courtenay (Quartet), Dolly Wells (Bridget Jones’ Diary), Geraldine James (Sherlock Holmes), David Sibley (Gandhi), Richard Cunningham (The Quiet Ones), Hannah Chalmers (Fit), Sam Alexander (An American Haunting)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Andrew Haigh (Weekend), director, writer; Tristan Goligher (Crack Willow), producer; Lol Crawley (Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom), cinematographer; Jonathan Alberts (Like Crazy), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

In the week leading up to a celebration for the 45th wedding anniversary of Kate and Geoff Mercer (Rampling and Courtenay), a letter arrives stating that the body of Geoff’s first love has been found and preserved in the icy glaciers of the Swiss Alps. From there, a series of revelations rocks the couple, and by the time the party itself comes around there may not be a marriage left to celebrate…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Two of Britain’s most underappreciated acting gems, Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay, deliver a couple of astounding – and award-winning – performances that drive this devastating romantic drama from the makers of acclaimed indie Weekend.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST 2015

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