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Ungentle

John le Carré meets Derek Jarman in this subtle reflection on the complex relationships between the development of British espionage and male homosexuality. Based on extensive research and voiced by actor Ben Whishaw, Ungentle draws on the life stories of famous historic operatives from the mid–20th century, from Anthony Blunt and Guy Burgess to Noël Coward and Hardy Amies, exploring the tensions between loyalty and lust that ran parallel in the lives of spies and gay men.

Directors

Huw Lemmey Onyeka Igwe

Country

United Kingdom

Year

2022

Premiere

UK Festival Premiere

Dialogue Language

English

Primary Contact

Nicola Wright

Duration

37 mins

Producer

Pinky Ghundale

Director of photography

Morgan K. Spencer

Sound design

Stefan Smith

Actor

Ben Whishaw