Blue Jean
1h 37m
Drama
About
In Georgia Oakley’s stunning directorial debut, it’s 1988 England and Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government is about to pass a law stigmatizing gays and lesbians, forcing Jean, a gym teacher, to live a double life. As pressure mounts from all sides, the arrival of a new student catalyzes a crisis that will challenge Jean to her core. The BAFTA-nominated film won the Venice Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award.
Director
Georgia Oakley
Cast
Rosy McEwen, Kerrie Hayes, Lucy Halliday
Rating
Year
2023
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Show Times
Main Trailer
Reviews
- "It's so rare in British cinema to see the "L" in "LGBTQ+" up there in such bold type, which makes BLUE JEAN not only a biting look at this historical moment but a riveting act of redress."
- The Telegraph - "It isn’t always subtle, but BLUE JEAN is a gorgeously presented, stirringly performed slice of British queer history that announces director Georgia Oakley and actor Rosy McEwen as major talents to watch."
- John Nugent - "An elegantly structured film composed of clever, delicate movements, every aspect of Georgia Oakley’s debut feature – from Izabella Curry’s editing to Kirsty Halliday’s period costuming – is as restrained as Rosy McEwen’s excellent performance."
- The Irish Times
Awards
- LesGaiCineMad, Madrid Int'l LGBT Film Festival
- Venice Film Festival
- British Independent Film Awards
- Belfast Film Festival
- Seville European Film Festival
- Thessaloniki Int'l Film Festival
Festivals
- Venice Film Festival
- Int'l Film Festival Rotterdam
- Rio de Janeiro Int'l Film Festival
- Leeds Int'l Film Festival
- Stockholm Int'l Film Festival
- Cork Int'l Film Festival
- Sonoma Int'l Film Festival
- Cleveland Int'l Film Festival
- BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival
- Phoenix Film Festival
- Istanbul Film Festival
- and more...