England, 1988. Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government is about to pass a law Stigmatizes LGBT peopleDisreputableSection 28′. This amendment states that the local government “shall not knowingly promote homosexuality or publish material with the intent to promote homosexuality.” promote— a change that these days reminds us of Russia’s anti-gay propaganda law of 2013.
Amendment of the Thatcher government made the British Sports teacher Jean (Rosie McEwen) forced A.J double life to lead. She must navigate carefully through the turbulence increasing Dislikes against LGBTQI people. With pressure mounting from all sides, the arrival of a new girl at her school sparks a crisis that will test Jane further.
The main role is played by the actress Rosie McQueen, which could be seen last year in the very original “Vesper”. Also starring Kerry Hayes, Lucy Halliday, Stacy Abalogone, and Izzy Nish. ‘blue jeans’, Georgia Oakleys He made his directorial debut with a feature film, which premiered last year at the Venice Film Festival, where it garnered three nominations. The film also received twelve award nominations British Independent Film Awards It won four awards, including Best Lead Actress and Best Writer Debut.
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Blue Jean is not the first time that British cinema has returned to the Thatcher era. Margaret Thatcher, nicknamed the Iron Lady because of her tyrannical With his assertive style, he ruled the country from 1979 to 1990 and dramatically changed the UK’s social, economic and political landscape. in 1985 Directed by Stephen Frearmy beautiful laundryIt is often regarded as the most important film of the Thatcher years. The story revolves around Omar, a young man Pakistani origin who lives in London where he runs a struggling laundry. Collaborates with Johnny A A white ex-fellowto revive the case. And as their partnership develops, one emerges Romantic relationship Between Omar and Johnny. Relationship soon taken care of tensionsagainst a social and ethnic background prejudices. Although lightly presented as a comedy, the film deals with issues of race relations, homosexuality and social class in the Thatcher era.
Recently, a moviestarving(2008), starring Michael Fassbender, focuses on the film hunger strike The film is about a group of IRA members in the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland in the early 1980s. Although the film is not explicitly about the Thatcher era, it does provide powerful insight into the Thatcher era. political and social tensions That period – and the consequences of government policy.
‘Billy Elliot(2000) is set against a background Miners strike From 1984-1985. The story revolves around Billy, a young man who discovers his talent for ballet despite difficult circumstances traditional expectations his family and a struggling mining company.
Finally, we can also mention the excellent biographical film ‘iron ladyInformation on the life of Margaret Thatcher. The main and title role is played by Mary Streep.
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