Astonish Me - a short film for WWF
A magical tale of adventure and discovery showcasing some of the extraordinary species recently found around the world. 'Astonish Me' has been created by acclaimed writer Stephen Poliakoff and director Charles Sturridge to celebrate our 50th anniversary. For more on 'Astonish Me' and the new species featured in the film visit www.wwf.org.uk
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She's Been Away Screen One 1989
Stephen Poliakoff's drama about an unexpected pact which develops between two women - Lillian, who's been away in a 'home' since she was a rebellious girl half a century ago, and sophisticated, 'happily married Harriet. Brought reluctantly together when Lillian is returned to the world, the pair find a common purpose which has hilarious and risky consequences for those around them.
Cougar Productions Presents: HITTING TOWN by Stephen Poliakoff
Following their success in Edinburgh this year, Cougar Productions bring their new production, Stephen Poliakoff's 'Hitting Town', to the White Bear. Ralph, a student drop out from Birmingham University drops in unexpectedly on his sister Clare, in her Leicester bed sit. Together they decide to hit the town. But against a background of commercial radio, city centre precincts, wimpy bars and dangerous practical jokes, the incestuous relationship that develops between them seems the only way of affirming their vitality... Cougar Productions, formed in 2009, is a theatre company committed to finding fresh talent. Catherine Robey directs 'Hitting Town', with a cast that includes Phoebe Brown, Adam Hipkin and Eliza Power. The run is from the 4th - 8th of January 2011 at The White Bear Theatre. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! LINKS Cougar Productions: www.cougarproductions.co.uk White Bear Theatre www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk
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GLORIOUS 39 OFFICIAL UK TRAILER
"In Glorious 39, acclaimed Writer/ Director Stephen Poliakoff has crafted a tense psychological thriller set against the idyllic British countryside during the glorious summer of 1939, just before the outbreak of the Second World War. Anne, a budding young actress, stumbles across secret recordings of a sinister Nazi appeasement plot and as close friends begin to die in suspicious circumstances she finds herself in extreme danger and discovers how badly she has been betrayed by those closest to her. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast of leading British actors: award-winning British actress Romola Garai (Atonement), alongside BAFTA-winning actor Bill Nighy (Love Actually), Oscar-winning actress Julie Christie (Finding Neverland), Eddie Redmayne (The Other Boleyn Girl), David Tennant (Dr. Who), Charlie Cox (Stardust), Jeremy Northam (Gosford Park) and the legendary Christopher Lee (Lord of The Rings) Glorious 39 ""delivers intrigue and suspense with masterful control"" (Psychologies magazine)."
Toby Stephens / Matthew Macfadyen - Perfect Strangers
SPOILER ALERT. Please do not watch if you do not want to know the ending. Matthew Macfadyen and Toby Stephens Stephen Poliakoff's masterpiece 'Perfect Strangers'. Music: Sarah McLachlan 'Angel'
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The Making of Capturing Mary
The making of BBC drama 'Capturing Mary' by Stephen Poliakoff. Starring Maggie Smith, Ruth Wilson, David Walliams and Danny Lee Wynter
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London Film Festival Videblogisode 14: Glorious 39, A Serious Man
The Times BFI London Film Festival 2009. Featuring interviews with Romola Garai, Bill Nighy, Stephen Poliakoff, David Tennant, Hugh Bonneville (Glorious 39), Michael Stuhlbarg (A Serious Man). Subscribe to Empire's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com Visit Empire's official video channel: www.empireonline.com
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The Glorious 39 UK Premiere
A very British cast including Bill Nighy, Hugh Bonneville, Romola Garai and Stephen Poliakoff discuss daughters and drinking straws at the premiere of Glorious 39 during the 53rd London Film Festival. More movie interviews: www.lovefilm.com Follow us: twitter.com
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Breakfast-Glorious39.mp4
Stephen Poliakoff and Jenny Agutter talk about his new film, Glorious 39, on BBC Breakfast, 25th November 2009.