Drama · United Kingdom · 2014 · 18m

The Departure

Director

Cast

Gillian Anderson as Blanche DuBois Bruce Alexander as The Policeman Suzanne Bertish as Blind Woman Rollo Skinner as Young Husband Corey Johnson as Soldier (voice) Otto Farrant as Soldier (voice)

Crew

Christopher Ross — Director of Photography Andrew O'Hagan — Writer

Tagline

Gillian Anderson resumes her role as Blanche DuBois in a prequel to Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire

Synopsis

Inspired by the Young Vic theatre's acclaimed production in 2014, the film takes place in the days before Blanche arrives at her sister Stella's home.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

woman director short film

Key Collaborators

Gillian Anderson Director Christopher Ross Director of Photography Andrew O'Hagan Writer

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