Bleak Moments
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Mike Leigh
Anne Raitt
Sarah Stephenson
Eric Allan
Joolia Cappleman
Mike Bradwell
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
A shy woman works in a tedious office job, cares for her mentally impaired sister, and tries to have a social life.
Director
Mike Leigh
Film Details
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Winner of the Golden Hugo award at the 1972 Chicago International Film Festival.
Winner of the Golden Leopard at the 1972 Locarno International Film Festival.
Released in United States 1971
Released in United States 1972
Released in United States 1992
Released in United States Winter January 1, 1972
Shown at 1971 London Film Festival.
Shown at 1972 Chicago International Film Festival.
Shown at 1972 Locarno International Film Festival.
After marking his debut with "Bleak Moments" (Great Britain/71), Leigh took a 17-year hiatus from feature filmmaking, working almost exclusively for British television (he's also an acclaimed stage director) before receiving international attention for "High Hopes" (Great Britain/88).
Formerly distributed by Contemporary Films Ltd.
Released in United States 1971 (Shown at 1971 London Film Festival.)
Released in United States Winter January 1, 1972
Released in United States 1972 (Shown at 1972 Chicago International Film Festival.)
Released in United States 1972 (Shown at 1972 Locarno International Film Festival.)
Released in United States 1992 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Tribute to Mike Leigh) June 18 - July 2, 1992.)
