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Twenty-One (1991 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Twenty-One' is a British-American drama film directed by Don Boyd and co-scripted by him with Zo Heller. Patsy Kensit stars as the 21-year-old protagonist. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in February 1991.[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,315916,00.html Up from the mirrors] Entertainment Weekly. 25 October 1991 It was released theatrically later that year in the United States on 4 October, followed by a British release on 1 November.
Premise
Katie confides directly to the camera about her troubled existence. She reflects on characters we meet during the film, such as her drug-addicted boyfriend, and dysfunctional family members.
Cast
*Patsy Kensit as Katie
*Jack Shepherd as Kenneth
*Patrick Ryecart as Jack
*Maynard Eziashi as Baldie
*Rufus Sewell as Bobby
*Sophie Thompson as Francesca
*Susan Wooldridge as Janet
*Robert Bathurst as Mr. Metcalfe
Reception
The film received a rapturous response upon its premiere at Sundance.[http://history.sundance.org/films/626 '1991 Sundance Film Festival' Twenty-One] Reception in Paris was also enthusiastic but UK press reviews were mixed despite Kensit receiving raves for her performance.
Nominations
'Independent Spirit Awards'*Best Female Lead - Patsy Kensit
'Sundance Film Festival'
*Grand Jury Prize - Don Boyd
'Deauville American Film Festival'
*Critics Award - Don Boyd
References
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