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Their Finest is a 2016 British war comedy-drama film, directed by Lone Scherfig, written by Gaby Chiappe, and based on the 2009 novel Their Finest Hour and a Half by Lissa Evans.
Apr 7, 2017 · A former secretary becomes a scriptwriter for a major production during the London Blitz, while facing sexism, jealousy and political interference. Starring Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin and Bill Nighy, directed by Lone Scherfig.
- (21K)
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Lone Scherfig
- 2017-04-07
In 1940, a married woman (Gemma Arterton) and a screenwriter (Sam Claflin) develop a growing attraction while working together on a propaganda film about...
- (174)
- Lone Scherfig
- R
- Gemma Arterton
Feb 23, 2017 · With London emptied of its men now fighting at the Front, Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) is hired by the British Ministry of Information as a “slop” scriptwrit...
- 2 min
- 360.5K
- STXfilms
Apr 21, 2017 · Set in 1940 London, a young woman (Gemma Arterton) joins a team of screenwriters and actors to make a patriotic movie to boost morale and persuade America to join the war. Watch the trailer, interviews and more on BBC Film.
A film about a female scriptwriter who works on a propaganda film during the London Blitz of World War II. She faces challenges from sexism, politics and personal relationships as she tries to create a meaningful and inspiring story.
Their Finest shines a succinct, pleasant spotlight on a small portion of the British war effort that I've never seen told before, and it's as fascinating as it is funny and entertaining.
