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The ballad of Wallis Island / Focus Features presents ; a Baby Cow Films production ; in association with Moxie Pictures ; screenplay by Tom Basden & Tim Key ; produced by Rupert Majendie ; directed by James Griffiths.

Griffiths, James (Director), (film director.). Basden, Tom, (screenwriter,, actor,, composer (expression)). Key, Tim, 1976- (screenwriter,, actor.). Majendie, Rupert, (film producer.). Clifford, Sian, (actor.). Ndifornyen, Akemnji, (actor.). Mulligan, Carey, 1985- (actor.). Ágústsson, G. Magni, (director of photography.). Williams, Quin (Film editor), (editor of moving image work.). Toomey, Alexandra, (production designer.). Yiaxis, Gabriela, (costume designer.). Adem (Adem Ilhan), (composer (expression)). Focus Features, (presenter.). Baby Cow Films (Firm), (production company.). Moxie Pictures, (production company.). Universal Pictures (Firm), (publisher.). Tom Basden, Tim Key, Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Carey Mulligan. (Cast).

Summary:

The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles, an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, Mortimer-McGwyer back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal, [2025]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the short film "The one and only Herb McGwyer plays Wallis Island."
Originally released as a motion picture in 2025.
Wide screen (2.39:1).
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, G. Magni Ágústsson ; editor, Quin Williams ; production designer, Alexandra Toomey ; costume designer, Gabriela Yiaxis ; songs by Tom Basden ; score by Adem Ilhan.
Participant or Performer Note:
Tom Basden, Tim Key, Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Carey Mulligan.
Target Audience Note:
MPA rating: PG-13; for some language and smoking.
System Details Note:
Blu-ray; 1080p High Definition; widescreen (2.39:1); DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1; requires Blu-ray player.
Language Note:
English dialogue; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Subject: Bands (Music) > Drama.
Islands > Drama.
Lottery winners > Drama.
Concerts > Drama.
Genre: Comedy films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Films de fiction.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Homer Library. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Homer Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Homer Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Homer Public Library BLU BAL (Text) 000152516 Video -- Blu-Ray Available -


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