Hurt By Paradise

Overview

Woody Allen meets Frances Ha in this new British drama by first-time feature director, poet, actor and publisher Greta Bellamacina. Greta also stars as Celeste, a young mother trying to carve out a career as a poet in modern-day London. Meanwhile, friend and neighbour Stella (played by co-writer Sadie Brown), dreams of being an actor but spends much of her time babysitting Celeste’s son. Part ode to the city, this is a skilfully observed tale of friendship and family with a refreshingly understated sense of humour.

Cast

Greta Bellamacina

Celeste Birchwood

Nicholas Rowe

Jonathan Birchwood

Anna Brewster

Tessa

Sai Bennett

Sophie

Jaime Winstone

Janette

Tanya Burr

Maud

Sadie Brown

Stella

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Fabio Paleari

Postman

Elisabeth Hopper

Eliza

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Tania Wade

Eleanor

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Stanley Eldridge

Steven