Mrs Henderson Presents (2005)
Anno di uscita: 2005
Nazione: United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: Mrs. Henderson presenta, Sra. Henderson Apresenta, Madame Henderson présente, Lady Henderson präsentiert, Mrs. Henderson præsenterer
Regista: Stephen Frears
Writer: David Rose, Kathy Rose, Martin Sherman, Sheila van Damm
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Norma Heyman
Executive Producer: Bob Hoskins, Cameron McCracken, David Aukin, David M. Thompson, François Ivernel, Tracey Scoffield
Società: BBC Film, Future Films, Micro Fusion 2004-15, Pathe, The Weinstein Company, UK Film Council
Budget: $20,000,000 (estimated).
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: musical, nacktrevue, variety show, widow, world war ii
Storia
Eccentric 70-year-old widow Mrs. Henderson purchases the Windmill Theatre in London as a post-widowhood hobby. She hires irascible theatre manager Vivian Van Damm to run it. To keep audiences coming, they start an innovative continuous variety review, which is copied by other theaters. However, they soon begin to lose money. Mrs. Henderson suggests adding female nudity similar to the Moulin Rouge in Paris to boost sales. Despite initial resistance from Van Damm and the performers, the shows become a success. When the Blitz hits London during World War II, the company bravely keeps the theater active.
Riassunto
Mrs. Henderson Presents is a British comedy-drama set against the backdrop of World War II in 1940s London. The film follows Mrs. Henderson, a wealthy widow who buys a struggling theatre as a hobby after her husband's death and hires theatre manager Vivian Van Damm to run it. Together, they turn the Windmill Theatre into a successful variety show, introducing nude female performers in a bid to compete with other theatres. The film explores themes of innovation, adaptation, and perseverance amidst the challenges posed by war.
