A Sense of History - 1992

Jim Broadbent wrote and starred in this short film directed by none other than Mike Leigh. As a member of the landed gentry, the 23rd Earl of Leete has a duty to maintain and expand his lands. Shot in the style and manner of a BBC documentary, Broadbent tells his family history to the crew, who slowly come to realise - as do we - that things are not what they seem.

26min
1992
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.8/10

Cast

Jim Broadbent profile pictureJim Broadbent23rd Earl of Leete

About A Sense of History

A Sense of History Overview

Jim Broadbent wrote and starred in this short film directed by none other than Mike Leigh. As a member of the landed gentry, the 23rd Earl of Leete has a duty to maintain and expand his lands. Shot in the style and manner of a BBC documentary, Broadbent tells his family history to the crew, who slowly come to realise - as do we - that things are not what they seem.

Runtime: 26min

Extra details

Original Title: A Sense of History
Original Language: English
Directed By: Mike Leigh
Production Companies
Thin Man FilmsChannel 4 Television