On This Island (2012)

Set in a satirical vision of modern Britain, Hadrian is a young and ambitious civil servant who arranges to receive Greek lessons in preparation for a government promotion which will see him steer British economic policy throughout Greece. But when he meets his teacher Maria, she asks that instead of payment, Hadrian exchanges an hour of his time each week to help her prepare for a citizenship exam that offers potential promotion from Class B to Class A immigrant.

Director: Matthew Hammett Knott
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 16 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Brian Fawcett
Language: English, ελληνικά
Original Language: en

Keywords

short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On This Island about?
Set in a satirical vision of modern Britain, Hadrian is a young and ambitious civil servant who arranges to receive Greek lessons in preparation for a government promotion which will see him steer British economic policy throughout Greece. But when he meets his teacher Maria, she asks that instead of payment, Hadrian exchanges an hour of his time each week to help her prepare for a citizenship exam that offers potential promotion from Class B to Class A immigrant.
Who directed On This Island?
On This Island was directed by Matthew Hammett Knott.
Who stars in On This Island?
On This Island stars James Norton, Joanna Benecke, James Northcote, Michele Valley.
How long is On This Island?
On This Island has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is On This Island?
On This Island is a Comedy, Drama film.