The Agency (2017)
Adapted from the acclaimed short story by Man Brooker Prize Nominee Sarah Hall. The Agency is a modern and stylish take on middle class female empowerment, amidst the social sub-culture, described collectively as "ladies who lunch". Disillusioned with a decade of domesticity, housewife Hannah Baines (Ania Sowinski), is befriended by an enigmatic older woman Anthea (Lesley Manville,) who introduces a select and seductive inner circle of women. In confidence, Anthea recommends a private and reliable company who "can set up something marvellous" for her. Hannah contemplates the implications of attending her initial consultation, at The Agency.
Director: Paul Andrew Robinson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: November 23, 2017
Cast
- Gwilym Lee - Alistair
- Dexter Fletcher - John
- Lesley Manville - Anthea
- Ania Sowinski - Hannah
- Chanel Cresswell - Pamela
- Elizabeth Boag - Chesca
Screenplay
- Paul Andrew Robinson (Screenplay)
Music: James Ford
Production: Little Us Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: Paul Andrew Robinson
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Agency about?
- Adapted from the acclaimed short story by Man Brooker Prize Nominee Sarah Hall. The Agency is a modern and stylish take on middle class female empowerment, amidst the social sub-culture, described collectively as "ladies who lunch". Disillusioned with a decade of domesticity, housewife Hannah Baines (Ania Sowinski), is befriended by an enigmatic older woman Anthea (Lesley Manville,) who introduces a select and seductive inner circle of women. In confidence, Anthea recommends a private and reliable company who "can set up something marvellous" for her. Hannah contemplates the implications of attending her initial consultation, at The Agency.
- Who directed The Agency?
- The Agency was directed by Paul Andrew Robinson.
- Who stars in The Agency?
- The Agency stars Gwilym Lee, Dexter Fletcher, Lesley Manville, Ania Sowinski, Chanel Cresswell, Elizabeth Boag.
- How long is The Agency?
- The Agency has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is The Agency?
- The Agency is a Drama film.
- Where was The Agency produced?
- The Agency was produced in United Kingdom.