The Rev (2021)
You Gotta Have Faith
Once, Neil Marlow's life was a spontaneous festival of frivolity, friends and funk music. Now, it's one of OAPs, weekly bingo and ready-meals. Neil Marlow (aka The Rev) has chosen a life of the cloth above a life of liberalism. Like so many before him, he is convinced that his sexuality and extroverted personality are incompatible with his religious beliefs. This is the story of that struggle. The struggle of repression and rejection, of the vain attempt to leave a part of himself behind in the belief that he will somehow be happier if he inhibits his true self.
Director: Fabia Martin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: October 9, 2021
Cast
- Jack Holden - Rev Neil Marlow
- Nigel Thomas - James Hamilton-Smythe
- Sally Saunders - Mrs. Pearce
- Chris Gallarus - Roger Prior
- Tamsin Fessey - Eliza Hamilton-Smythe
- Imogen Bickford-Smith - Mrs. Hamilton-Smythe
- Ekow Quartey - Mike
- John Dalton - Mr. Soames
- Cohen Bates - Thomas Hamilton-Smythe
- Betty Bestall - Jenny Hamilton-Smythe
Screenplay
Music: Joseph Alexander
Editing: Chloe Hardwick
Production: BFI Network, Watersmeet Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
church, lgbt, reverend, gay theme, short film
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More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rev about?
- Once, Neil Marlow's life was a spontaneous festival of frivolity, friends and funk music. Now, it's one of OAPs, weekly bingo and ready-meals. Neil Marlow (aka The Rev) has chosen a life of the cloth above a life of liberalism. Like so many before him, he is convinced that his sexuality and extroverted personality are incompatible with his religious beliefs. This is the story of that struggle. The struggle of repression and rejection, of the vain attempt to leave a part of himself behind in the belief that he will somehow be happier if he inhibits his true self.
- Who directed The Rev?
- The Rev was directed by Fabia Martin.
- Who stars in The Rev?
- The Rev stars Jack Holden, Nigel Thomas, Sally Saunders, Chris Gallarus, Tamsin Fessey, Imogen Bickford-Smith.
- How long is The Rev?
- The Rev has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is The Rev?
- The Rev is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Rev produced?
- The Rev was produced in United Kingdom.