Statements (266)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Michael_Redgrave
gptkb:Terence_Rattigan gptkb:Mike_Figgis |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film film adaptation of a play |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:anthology
gptkb:television_series gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:awards |
BAFTA nomination
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| gptkbp:based_on |
play by Terence Rattigan
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| gptkbp:box_office |
gptkb:unknown
$1.5 million |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Dr._Frobisher
gptkb:Frank_Hunter gptkb:Mr._Crocker-Harris gptkb:Laura_Crocker-Harris gptkb:Andrew_Crocker-Harris gptkb:Mrs._Crocker-Harris Mr. Gilbert Mr. Hargreaves Mr. Hunter Mr. Hargreaves' friend Mr. Hargreaves' acquaintance Mr. Hargreaves' daughter Mr. Hargreaves' neighbor Mr. Hargreaves' son Mr. Hargreaves' wife Mr. Hargreaves' associate Mr. Hargreaves' colleague Mr. Hargreaves' partner Mr. Hargreaves' relative Miss Treadwell Mr. Hargreaves' friend from college Mr. Hargreaves' friend from school Mr. Hargreaves' friend from the Milky Way Mr. Hargreaves' friend from the city Mr. Hargreaves' friend from the community Mr. Hargreaves' friend from the cosmos Mr. Hargreaves' friend from the country Mr. Hargreaves' friend from the future Mr. Hargreaves' friend from the galaxy Mr. Hargreaves' friend from the multiverse Mr. Hargreaves' friend from the neighborhood Mr. Hargreaves' friend from the past Mr. Hargreaves' friend from the present Mr. Hargreaves' friend from the solar system Mr. Hargreaves' friend from the universe Mr. Hargreaves' friend from the world Mr. Hargreaves' friend from work Mrs. Frobisher |
| gptkbp:character_development |
gptkb:launch_complex
Andrew's transformation Crocker-Harris's emotional journey Andrew's journey of self-discovery Dr. Frobisher's authority Frank's role as a catalyst Laura's struggle with her marriage Mr. Gilbert's perspective on teaching |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
internal conflict
external conflict Crocker-Harris and Millie Crocker-Harris and Taplow Crocker-Harris and the Headmaster Andrew vs. personal life Andrew vs. school system |
| gptkbp:characteristics |
Crocker-Harris's isolation
Millie's discontent Taplow's youthful optimism the Headmaster's authority |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Cecil_Beaton
gptkb:Roger_Pratt |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
mixed reviews well-received |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
considered a classic
influenced later works studied in schools |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
explores themes of aging
addresses themes of authority and rebellion examines teacher-student dynamics explores post-war British society highlights emotional struggles of educators reflects on the education system examines the impact of education on life. |
| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:West_End
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Anthony_Asquith
gptkb:David_Jones gptkb:Mike_Figgis |
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:General_Film_Distributors
gptkb:Miramax_Films |
| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:John_Seabourne
|
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Lyric_Theatre,_London
gptkb:England |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:John_E._Smith
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
1948
|
| gptkbp:follows |
The Browning Version (play)
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:High_School
|
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Browning Version
|
| gptkbp:influence |
British theatre
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent films about education
subsequent British drama |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:theatre_of_the_absurd British theatre World War II experiences post-war British cinema the works of Samuel Beckett |
| gptkbp:influences |
The Browning Version (play)
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Rattigan's own experiences
personal experiences of Rattigan |
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
struggle against authority
academic pressure relationship issues desire for connection emotional turmoil fear of failure search for identity desire for peace loss of identity desire for self-improvement personal redemption search for meaning search for belonging desire for happiness search for happiness struggle with identity search for self-identity search for truth desire for respect need for validation desire for validation desire for understanding need for acceptance acceptance of fate search for joy desire for recognition desire for stability desire for change need for purpose confrontation with past desire for legacy need for emotional support struggle with self-worth desire for self-discovery need for closure desire for authenticity need for stability need for love reconciliation with self desire for fulfillment need for resilience need for peace desire for self-confidence desire for self-empowerment desire for self-fulfillment desire for self-love desire for clarity desire for fulfillment in life desire for hope desire for peace of mind desire for personal growth desire for self-acceptance. need for direction need for forgiveness need for self-acceptance need for self-actualization need for self-awareness need for self-discovery need for self-esteem need for self-fulfillment need for self-respect need for strength search for inner strength search for self-worth struggle with anxiety struggle with despair struggle with fear struggle with loneliness struggle with regret struggle with self-acceptance struggle with self-doubt struggle with self-image desire for forgiveness desire for growth need for resolution need for self-love need for transformation struggle with authority |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Andrew_Crocker-Harris
|
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Benjamin_Frankel
|
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Michael_Nyman
|
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
the classroom scenes
the confrontation between Andrew and Frank the emotional breakdown of Andrew the farewell between Andrew and Laura the final scene with the play |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Dr._Frobisher
gptkb:Frank_Hunter gptkb:Mrs._Crocker-Harris |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:David_Suchet
gptkb:Sir_Anthony_Hopkins gptkb:Dame_Judi_Dench gptkb:John_Gielgud gptkb:Matthew_Goode |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I am not a teacher, I am a mere instructor."
" I am not a teacher, I am a man." " The Browning Version" " I am not a teacher, but an awakener." |
| gptkbp:official_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:performance |
minimalist set design
naturalistic character-driven emphasis on dialogue |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:theater_festivals
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| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:film_festival
gptkb:Borough |
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Lyric_Theatre,_Hammersmith
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Miramax_Films
Two Cities Films |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1949
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| gptkbp:release_format |
theatrical
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1985
gptkb:1994 1951 |
| gptkbp:remake |
The Browning Version (1994)
|
| gptkbp:restoration |
restored version available
|
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:University
gptkb:government_agency gptkb:award gptkb:Educational_Institution |
| gptkbp:runtime |
97 minutes
80 minutes |
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Terence_Rattigan
gptkb:David_Mamet |
| gptkbp:set_in |
a British boys' school
|
| gptkbp:setting |
British boarding school
a British boys' school a British public school |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Michael_Redgrave
gptkb:Emily_Watson gptkb:Matthew_Modine gptkb:Albert_Finney gptkb:Nigel_Davenport gptkb:Jean_Kent |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the Browning version of the poem
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| gptkbp:thematic_element |
the passage of time
the search for meaning the role of education the nature of relationships the impact of personal failure |
| gptkbp:theme |
redemption
failure and redemption |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:education
failure redemption |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Terence_Rattigan
|