Festival
Originally released in 2005. Festival is a drama/comedy film. directed by Annie Griffin.
Starring Lyndsey Marshal, Chris O'Dowd, and Daniela Nardini
Synopsis
'Festival' is a black comedy set during the annual Edinburgh Fringe festival. The film is based around both the judging of a major comedy award and the performers at one of the smaller venues. Various plot strands interweave, including the bitter relationship between a famous self-obsessed British comic and his ever-suffering assistant, an actress debuting at the festival with a one-woman show about Dorothy Wordsworth and a depressed, rich housewife who spies on the stoned Canadian theatre troupe to whom she has rented out her house
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 15, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lyndsey Marshal
as Faith Myers
Chris O'Dowd
as Tommy O'Dwyer
Daniela Nardini
as Joan Gerard
Stephen Mangan
as Sean Sullivan
Lucy Punch
as Nicky Romanowski
Raquel Cassidy
as Petra Loewenberg
Clive Russell
as Brother Mike
Amelia Bullmore
as Micheline Menzies
Megan Dodds
as Dina
Meredith MacNeill
as Mary
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Film4 Productions
- UK Film Council
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Festival about?
'Festival' is a black comedy set during the annual Edinburgh Fringe festival. The film is based around both the judging of a major comedy award and the performers at one of the smaller venues. Vari...
Who directed Festival?
Festival was directed by Annie Griffin.
How long is Festival?
Festival has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Festival released?
Festival was released on July 15, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Festival?
The main cast of Festival includes Lyndsey Marshal, Chris O'Dowd, Daniela Nardini, Stephen Mangan, Lucy Punch.