Film
What's on at the cinema plus reviews of the latest movie and DVD releases
Bookmark this page
'The History Boys' to hit the big screen
Nicholas Hytner will direct the film version, while Bennett will adapt his own script for the screen.
Jun 10 2005
Alan Bennett's critically acclaimed West End hit 'The History Boys' is to be made into a feature film.
The hugely successful show, which premiered at the National Theatre last year, won three Olivier Awards as well as the Evening Standard and Critics' Circle prizes for best play during its run.
Much like 1994's 'The Madness of King George', the film version will be adapted by Bennett and directed by Nicholas Hytner, while most of the cast are expected to reprise their stage roles on screen.
In the words of the National, 'The History Boys' concerns: 'An unruly bunch of bright, funny sixth-formers in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university. A maverick teacher at odds with the young and shrewd supply teacher. A headmaster obsessed with results and a history teacher who thinks he’s a fool.'
A play about staffroom rivalry, the anarchy of adolescence and the purpose of education, production is expected to begin in the UK in July, with DNA Films and the BBC financing and Fox Searchlight distributing.
User comments on this story
-
- Jacqui Massarella said...
-
waited for it and now it's over.
Is it showing anywhere in Dorset at the moment Posted on Nov 14 2006 11:33 - Report as inappropriate
-
- Mike Nibblett said...
- I saw the film and as is nearly always the case with Alan Bennett's brilliant writing there is a subversive message, in fact there's more than one, but I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it by revelaing what they may be, you must however see it! It is truly excellent. There is one possible minor error I spotted....I believe the film is set in 1983 in that case to include a scene in which the Racing Post is clearly seen would be incorrect....the RP was first published in 1985. Someone (could be me) not knowing their history? ;-) Posted on Oct 09 2006 13:07
- Report as inappropriate
-
- Zoe said...
- CAN NOT WAIT! It's my fav play in the whole entire world saw it twice on stage and cannot wait for the film! There is something in it for everyone and everyone who is anyone should go and see it! Posted on Jul 31 2006 06:37
- Report as inappropriate
-
- Maddie said...
- Phwoar. I recently saw the new cast and it was fantastic. Posner is such a sweetie. Eagerly awaiting the film. Posted on Mar 27 2006 07:45
- Report as inappropriate
-
- Lizzie said...
-
i saw the History Boys film preview at the iMax in Manchester last month - it brilliant! seriously, its a must-see for everyone. i honestly dont think i've ever seen a better film.
"wish me luck as you wave me goodbe! cheerio as i go on my way..."
I think the ending was a brilliant twist.. but thatsall i'll say ;) Posted on Mar 26 2006 10:37 - Report as inappropriate
-
- Georgia leary said...
- i went to see the history boys - and me and my mate tom thought it was BRILLIANT !!! it was so funny and entertaining !!! plus russell tovey (rudge) is so gorgeous !!! i luv him SO much !!! good luck on the world tour !!! g xxx Posted on Feb 12 2006 13:00
- Report as inappropriate
Most popular on this site
Features
To the letter
Forty years later, Costa-Gavras's Z still brims with fury.
Mind over matter
David Cronenberg reflects on a most bizarre body: his own corpus of work.
Fool's gold
Can an Oscar win lead to a cursed career? Here are five stories of postaward professional meltdowns.
We are the championed
Terrorists and teens abound in this year's "Film Comment Selects."
A history of violence
Matteo Garrone's kaleidoscopic Gomorrah wallops you with Italy's crime crisis.
True romantic
James Gray exchanges urban amorality for amour in Two Lovers.
Playing in the dark
MoMA salutes pianist Stuart Oderman's 50 years as the one-man sound of silents.
Junk bonds
Cast and crew recall the making of the classic NYC drug drama The Panic in Needle Park.
What do you think?
Post your comment now