Song for Marion DVD
Song for Marion is a heart-warming story about the celebration of life and learning to live in the moment. It follows shy, grumpy pensioner Arthur as he is reluctantly inspired by his beloved wife Marion to join a local seniors choir.
Already at odds with his son James, Arthur’s life takes a turn for the worst and he finds himself with nothing left to sing about.
It is left to charismatic choir director Elizabeth to try and persuade Arthur that he can learn to embrace life once again.
The choir’s songbook ranges from selections such as ‘You are the sunshine of my Life’ to unconventional classics including Motorhead’s ‘Ace of Spades’ and ‘Let’s talk about sex!’
As the choir final looms, Song for Marion follows Arthur as he embarks on a hilarious, life-affirming journey of musical self-discovery. Rousing and Inspiring, Song for Marion is a touching and joyous celebration of life.
The superb British cast of Song For Marion is made up of Academy Award Winner Vanessa Redgrave (Julia, Atonement, Howard’s End), cinema legend Terence Stamp (Billy Budd, The Limey, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert), Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace, Prince of Persia, Tamara Drewe) and Christopher Eccleston (Shallow Grave, Elizabeth, Doctor Who).
Song For Marion is directed by the critically acclaimed Paul Andrew Williams whose previous credits include London to Brighton, Cherry Tree Lane and The Cottage.
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