Mrs. Ratcliffe's Revolution
Watch TrailerBased on a true story, Mrs. Ratcliffe's Revolution is the tale of a family from Bingley in Yorkshire, who defect to East Germany. Here they find a nightmare of rationing, censorship and the most spied upon people in history rather than the Marxist utopia they were expecting. But if they thought getting in was difficult wait until they try to get out.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2007 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, History |
| Director | Bille Eltringham |
| Runtime | 102 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (11 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative on the stark contrast between naive idealism and oppressive reality, working with elements of dark comedy to explore the absurdities of life under a surveillance state. It relies on historical detail to ground its personal story of disillusionment and resilience.
What lingers after the final frame is a poignant reflection on the cost of freedom and the strength of family bonds tested by ideology. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Bille Eltringham
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