

1992
Jim Broadbent wrote and starred in this short film directed by none other than Mike Leigh. As a member of the landed gentry, the 23rd Earl of Leete has a duty to maintain and expand his lands. Shot in the style and manner of a BBC documentary, Broadbent tells his family history to the crew, who slowly come to realise - as do we - that things are not what they seem.
A Sense of History (1992) is a Drama, Comedy film that follows jim Broadbent wrote and starred in this short film directed by none other than Mike Leigh. As a member of the landed gentry, the 23rd Earl of Leete has a duty to maintain and expand his lands. Shot in the style and manner of a BBC documentary, Broadbent tells his family history to the crew, who slowly come to realise - as do we - that things are not what they seem. Currently, you can watch A Sense of History on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 33 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.