Hurt By Paradise (2020)

A film about a poet and a girl with big hair.

Woody Allen meets Frances Ha in this new British drama by first-time feature director, poet, actor and publisher Greta Bellamacina. Greta also stars as Celeste, a young mother trying to carve out a career as a poet in modern-day London. Meanwhile, friend and neighbour Stella (played by co-writer Sadie Brown), dreams of being an actor but spends much of her time babysitting Celeste’s son. Part ode to the city, this is a skilfully observed tale of friendship and family with a refreshingly understated sense of humour.

Cast (11)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Greta Bellamacina

Celeste Birchwood

Nicholas Rowe

Jonathan Birchwood

Anna Brewster

Tessa

Sai Bennett

Sophie

Jaime Winstone

Janette

Tanya Burr

Maud

Sadie Brown

Stella

F

Fabio Paleari

Postman

Elisabeth Hopper

Eliza

T

Tania Wade

Eleanor

S

Stanley Eldridge

Steven

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