Oct 15, 2016
94 min
Full-HD

Ethel & Ernest (2016)

This hand drawn animated film, based on the award winning graphic novel by Raymond Briggs, is an intimate and affectionate depiction of the life and times of his parents, two ordinary Londoners living through extraordinary events.

Category

Animation Drama War

Country

United Kingdom

Companies

Lupus Films CLOTH CAT ANIMATIONS BFI BBC Melusine Productions

Jim Broadbent

Ernest Briggs (voice)

Brenda Blethyn

Ethel Briggs (voice)

Luke Treadaway

Raymond Briggs (voice)

Roger Allam

Middle Aged Doctor (voice)

Virginia McKenna

Lady of the House (voice)

Peter Wight

Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)

Pam Ferris

Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)

Simon Day

Alf (voice)

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