The Lady in the Van

2015
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Title: The Lady in the Van

Original Title: The Lady in the Van

Year: 2015

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Release Dates

  • UK: November 13 2015
  • United States: January 15 2016

Plot

Based on the namesake novel of Alan Bennet about their experiences this years. Tells the true story of Mrs. Shepherd (Maggie Smith), an eccentric woman who lived in the van parked for 15 years opposite the house of Alan Bennet (Alex Jennings), an english playwright in the 1970's. Under these circumstances, they will build an extraordinary and enigmatic relationship.

The european premier of the film directed by Nicholas Hytner took place recently at the London Film Festival while its world premiere took place in the last edition of the Toronto Film Festival. Starring by one of the most famous british actress with 80 years and with two Oscar's (best actress and best support actress) Maggie Smith. 'The Lady in the Van' come to the british and irish cinemas on 13 November 2015. Meanwhile, in the US it will come on December 4. For Spain we have to wait to February 16, 2016.

Awards

  • 2016 Golden Globes: 1 0
  • 2016 BAFTA Awards: 1 0

Cast

Director:

Nicholas Hytner Nicholas Hytner

Elliot Levey

Elliot Levey

Theatre director

Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith

Miss Shepherd

Dominic Cooper

Dominic Cooper

Theatre Actor

James Corden

James Corden

Street Trader

Alex Jennings

Alex Jennings

Alan Bennet

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Trivia

It tells the true story of Mary Shepherd, an elderly woman who lived in a dilapidated van on a street in an artsy London neighborhood for 15 years.

Director Nicholas Hytner has also directed other film adaptations of works by Bennett as 'The Madness of King George' or 'The History Boys'.

Hytner directed the original stage production at the Queen's Theatre in London.

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