Described by BBC film critic Jason Solomons as a ‘gorgeous film full of great characters’, ‘beautiful, moving and illuminating’ by The Telegraph and ‘myth dispelling’ by The Guardian, Waterloo Sunset is a poignant moving and uplifting documentary about the pleasure and pains of growing older in London and the UK. Filmed over three months last summer, independent filmmaker Harvey Marcus tells the story of the amazing 18th Century Hopton’s Almshouse, beside the Thames, and the equally remarkable elderly residents who now find themselves dwarfed by luxury apartments and sky-scraping office blocks, contending with a world that’s changing around them. It’s the story of lost-community and a forgotten generation but also, in the shape of residents like 93 year old yoga teacher, Jenny, and crooner Shamus, 76 years young and still dreaming of pop stardom, Waterloo Sunset is a tale of hope and inspiration.
Genre: Documentary
Technical Details
Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Language: English
Certificate: 12A
Formats: DCP/Blu-Ray/DVD
Accessibility Format: N/A
Date: 31st July 2024
Rights holder / distributor: Bruise Film Ltd
Booking / contact details Contact: Harvey Marcus – info@bruisefilm.com
