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Ladybird, Ladybird

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Original title

Ladybird, Ladybird

Year

1994

Running time

102 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Ken Loach

Screenwriter

Rona Munro

Cast

Music

George Fenton

Cinematography

Barry Ackroyd

Producer

Film4 Productions, Parallax Pictures

Genre

Drama | Based on a true story. Social Drama

Synopsis

Maggie has had four children (by four different fathers) removed by Social services because of a previous violent relationship. When she meets Jorge, a gentle Latin American refugee, she gradually sees her chance of happiness, but her history still haunts her. Once entangled with the social work bureaucracy, she finds it difficult to break free.

Rankings Position

#127 Best Movies Based on a True Story

Awards: 1994: Berlin Film Festival: Silver Bear - Best Actress (Crissy Rock)

1994: Chicago International Film Festival: Silver Hugo - Best Actress (Crissy Rock)

1994: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Actress (Crissy Rock)

1994: Independent Spirit Awards: Nominated for Best Foreign Film

1994: Festival of Valladolid - Seminci: Best Actor.

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