Monica Dolan
1) Cyrano
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac dazzles whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of the love of a devoted friend, the luminous Roxanne, Cyrano has yet to declare his feelings for her, and Roxanne has fallen in love, at first sight, with Christian.
Publisher
itv Studios, WGBH PBS
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
After a computer system upgrade, money started to seemingly disappear from British post office branches, and the managers were blamed -- accused of theft, fired, and many charged and sent to prison -- leaving lives, marriages, and reputations in ruins. When Alan Bates was fired, he refused to accept the blame, instead bringing together a group of other wrongly-accused sub-postmasters to form an alliance to fight one of the greatest miscarriages of...
3) Rialto
Publisher
Breaking Glass Pictures
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Colm, mid-40s has a comfortable life: a managerial job in Dublin's docks, two teenage children, and a kind, loyal wife in Claire. After the death of his father, a destructive figure, Colm's emotional life cracks open, and his downward spiral continues when he is made redundant. Drinking heavily and unable to confide in Claire, Colm finds himself drawn to Jay, a nineteen-year-old who dabbles in prostitution. Their sexual encounters and tentative friendship...
Publisher
Acorn
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
In 1920s London, brutal and bloodthirsty murder has stained the plush carpets of a handsome London townhouse. The victim is the glamorous and rich Emily French. All the evidence points to Leonard Vole, a young chancer to whom the heiress left her vast fortune and who ruthlessly took her life. At least, this is the story that Emily's dedicated housekeeper Janet Mcintyre stands by in court. Leonard however, is adamant that his partner, the enigmatic...
5) The falling
Publisher
Independent Film
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Lydia and Abbie are best friends experiencing a sexual awakening at an English girls' school. Following a tragedy, a mysterious fainting epidemic threatens the stability of all involved.
Publisher
Greenwich Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Sue works in a library; her son Daniel eats chips and listens to Metallica. When his father and stepmother cancel his summer plans to visit them in Florida at the last minute, Sue and Daniel suddenly face the prospect of six long weeks together. An epic war of wills ensues in the unassuming battleground of their suburban home as they each reckon with private tragedies, and pursue their passions.
8) King Lear
Publisher
Distributed by PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Proposing to divide his vast kingdom amongst his three daughters, Goneril, Regan and Cornelia, Lear devises a test for his offspring to convince him of their suitability and compassion for rule. Goneril and Regan's true colors emerge, they uncover a vast conspiracy of greed and cruelty within the once loyal dynasty.
Publisher
distributed by KULTUR International Films, Ltd
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Oliver Goldsmith's classic comedy of manners tells of the clever schemes and comic ruses that unfold one night at a country house. An ambitious step-mother, impassioned sweethearts, a pragmatic father and a pair of star-crossed suitors are sent spinning through a hilarous comedy of errors by one of the great characters of the stage, Tony Lumpkin. ... Max Stafford-Clark sets the story of the ultimate dysfunctional family in the hinterland of Lichfield"--Container....
10) Talking heads
Series
Publisher
London Theatre Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
New versions of Alan Bennett's much loved monologues, with some of the best known British performers of their time. Filmed during lockdown under social distancing guidelines.
