The Theory of Flight
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| The Theory of Flight | |
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| Directed by | Paul Greengrass |
| Produced by | Ruth Caleb |
| Written by | Richard Hawkins |
| Starring | Helena Bonham Carter Kenneth Branagh Gemma Jones Holly Aird Ray Stevenson |
| Music by | Rolfe Kent |
| Cinematography | Ivan Strasburg |
| Editing by | Mark Day |
| Distributed by | Fine Line Features |
| Release date(s) | January 22, 1999 |
| Running time | 101 min |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
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The Theory of Flight is a 1998 film directed by Paul Greengrass, starring Kenneth Branagh and Helena Bonham Carter, who plays a woman with motor neurone disease. The film deals with the issue of the sexuality of people with disabilities.
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[edit] Plot
A dreamer (Kenneth Branagh) who aspires to human flight is assigned public service after one of his attempts off a public building. This leads him to meeting a young woman (Helena Bonham Carter), who is dying of motor neuron disease. The strong-willed woman admits her wish to be de-flowered before her death. The man, struggling to maintain his relationship with his girl friend (Holly Aird), declines but offers to help pay for a gigolo (Ray Stevenson) to do the deed. The following events play off the inherent comedy and drama of the circumstances.
[edit] Critical Reception
The film was well reviewed as sweet funny and beautiful all at the same time. Kenneth Brannagh was reviewed with a certain restricyion however Helena Bonham Carter has been given rave reviews and being called tender and romantic even considering the situation of the film and being unequaled and graced with Dynamic Beauty.
[edit] Awards
Brussels Film Festival
Best European film - Paul Greengrass - Won
Best Actress - Helena Bonham Carter - Won
Best Actress - Helena Bonham Carter - Nominated
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