REDCLIFFE Films is back with a Hannah Moore film starring Lily Maryon. The film is a story of love and betrayal set in the 18th century against a backdrop of revolution and fear.
Born into poverty in Fishponds in 1745, playwright, poet, philanthropist and champion of female education Hannah More was a complex woman who doesn’t fit easily into the neat boxes modern society likes to create for historical figures.
A politically conservative evangelical Christian, she has been portrayed as both an anti-feminist and a feminist pioneer. What is not in dispute is that More became one of the most influential women of her era. She set up two schools in Bristol. As a friend of William Wilberforce, she was also a staunch abolitionist.
Her story is told in a new feature-length costume drama from Bristol’s Redcliffe Films, directed by Diana Taylor with Lily Maryon in the title role.
In the film we see Hannah jilted by her wealthy fiance 3 times, finally at the church where her wedding is to take place. The story is set against a background of revolution and unrest in the north of England.
A collaboration between retired BBC staff and students from Bristol University, UWE, The Old Vic Theatre School and Bath Spa, Hannah More was filmed on location in and around Bristol. The £35,000-budgeted feature has been selected in 50 international film festivals around the world which include 19 awards.
The film was given 3 stars by the Uk film review. Vimeo reviewed it as: ‘‘The Hannah More movie trailer is very beautiful and this looks like a fabulous must watch film.
"The costumes are full of lovely colours and textures. The contrast of the settings and the light creates a moving atmosphere that is full of drama.’’
The film has been in the making since 2011. It is a full length feature film, see details below and is set in the 18th century in Somerset.
The film will be screened at Scott Cinemas. Scott Cinemas are supporting many independant film makers. Dates for the fim are
Bridgwater - April 12 2023
Exmouth - April 12 2023
Sidmouth - April 13 2023
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