Family Life (1971): Continuity script

Family Life (1971): Continuity script

directed by Ken Loach, 1936-; produced by Tony Garnett, 1936-, EMI Films and Kestrel Films; performed by Sandy Ratcliff, 1950-, Bill Dean, 1921-2000 and Grace Cave, fl. 1971 (London, England: Studio Canal, 1971, first release 1971), 183 page(s)

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Abstract / Summary
A pregnancy leads to horrific psychological consequences for Janice (Ratcliff), a teenage girl forced to get an abortion. The rebellious girl is sent to a mental health institution by her parents, her problems exacerbated with harsh, controversial 'therapies' including shock therapy. A poignant story around the theme of schizophrenia from Ken Loach (The Wind That Shakes the Barley, Kes), master of social realism.
Field of Interest
Film
Accolades / Awards
Nominated 1973 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), UN Award, Won 1972 Berlin International Film Festival, FIPRESCI Prize, Won 1972 Berlin International Film Festival, Interfilm Award - Recommendation, Won 1972 Berlin International Film Festival, OCIC Award – Recommendation, Won 1971 Chicago International Film Festival, Special Jury Award, Won 1974 French Syndicate of Cinema Critics, Best Foreign Film, Won 2003 Sydney Film Festival, Best Feature-Length Fiction Film
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 by Studiocanal
Director
Ken Loach, 1936-
Content Type
Script
Duration
0 sec
Format
Text
Sub Genre
Drama
Original Release Date
1971
Page Count
183
Performer
Sandy Ratcliff, 1950-, Bill Dean, 1921-2000, Grace Cave, fl. 1971
Producer
Tony Garnett, 1936-
Producer - Institution
EMI Films, Kestrel Films
Publication Year
2015
Publisher
Studio Canal
Place Published / Released
London, England
Release Date
1971
Subject
Film, Music & Performing Arts, Literature & Language, 1970s, Unwed mothers, Schizophrenia, Mental health treatments, 1970s, Janice Baildon, Mr. Baildon, Mrs. Baildon
Keywords and Translated Subjects
1970s

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