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Morris: A Life with Bells On (2009)

Director: Lucy Akhurst

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'Morris is my life… I'd die for it.' Derecq Twist (Oldham) is a quiet radical of the Morris dancing world, although you wouldn't guess it from looking at this meek West Dorset tractor mechanic. Actress Akhurst directs her first feature from a script by lead actor Oldham, whose mock-doc approach to Morris is straight out of the Christopher Guest mould. It's tough to maintain the momentum of this brand of straight-faced comedy over an entire feature, but a kind-hearted approach to character and warm attitude towards its subject helps – along with the sort of daring that allows Akhurst to film Californian scenes in what looks suspiciously like Devon. Akhurst's thesp connections no doubt helped to lure names such as Jacobi, Walter and Wise to the party. Very silly, but rigorously so.

Author: Dave Calhoun 2009-09-23 14:30:29

Time Out London Issue 2040: 24-30 September, 2009

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Cast & crew

Director: Lucy Akhurst

Cast: Lucy Akhurst, Charles Thomas Oldham, Derek Jacobi, Harriet Walter, Greg Wise

Genre(s): Comedy

Duration: 100 mins


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