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Ethel and Ernest

Ethel and Ernest

  1. Overview
  2. Fact Sheet

The true story of Raymond Briggs' parents, Ethel and Ernest. They're two ordinary Londoners who fall in love against the background of immense social change in the mid 20th century, experiencing the Depression, World War II, post-war austerity and cultural upheaval. Forty years of change, one enduring love.

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: Ethel and Ernest

    Directed by: Roger MAINWOOD

    Country: United Kingdom, Luxembourg

    Year of production: 2016

    Running time: 01 h 34 min

  • Technique

    Category: Feature film

    Techniques used: 2D computer

    Version: Version anglaise sous-titrée français

    Process: Colour

    Target public: Family

  • Credits

    Directed by: Roger MAINWOOD

    Production: LUPUS FILMS, MELUSINE PRODUCTIONS / STUDIO 352, CLOTH CAT, WITH THE SUPPORT OF FILM FUND LUXEMBOURG, FFILM CYMRU WALES, THE BFI'S FILM FUND, THE BBC, THE LITTLE FILM COMPANY, THE NATIONAL LOTTERY THROUGH THE ARTS COUNCIL OF WALES, THE WELSH GOVERNMENT AND UNIVERSAL PICTURES

    Distribution: NBC UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION

    Based on: "Ethel & Ernest", Raymond Briggs

    Artistic direction: Robin Shaw

    Script: Roger Mainwood

    Storyboard: Richard Fawdry

    Layout: Martin Oliver

    Compositing: Neil Martin

    Music: Carl Davis

    Editing: Richard Overall

    Other credits: Jim Broadbent, Luke Treadaway, Brenda Blethyn