The Party

- 2017
- UK
- 1h 11min
- 15
- Directed by: Sally Potter
- Cast: Kristin Scott Thomas, Timothy Spall, Patricia Clarkson, Bruno Ganz, Cherry Jones
- UK release: 13 October 2017
Janet (Scott Thomas) is throwing a party to celebrate her promotion to Shadow Health Minister, but as friends arrive, secrets emerge and it all starts to unravel. Potter’s most accessible and uproarious film yet runs to a succinct 71 minutes but expertly takes the pulse of the nation.
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The Party


A celebration turns enjoyably sour in Sally Potter's uproarious comedy of manners
British writer-director Sally Potter returns with her most accessible and uproarious film yet. Shot in black-and-white, and running to a succinct 71-minutes, The Party is a nimble ensemble comedy that gathers together a fine cast for a cutting swipe at…
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