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The Cement Garden

  • 19931993
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
4.8K
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The Cement Garden (1993)
  • Drama
Four children live with their terminally ill mother. After she dies, they try to hold things together. In their isolated house, they begin to deteriorate mentally, whilst they hide their mom... Read allFour children live with their terminally ill mother. After she dies, they try to hold things together. In their isolated house, they begin to deteriorate mentally, whilst they hide their mom's decomposing corpse in a makeshift concrete sarcophagus.Four children live with their terminally ill mother. After she dies, they try to hold things together. In their isolated house, they begin to deteriorate mentally, whilst they hide their mom's decomposing corpse in a makeshift concrete sarcophagus.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
4.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Andrew Birkin
  • Writers
    • Andrew Birkin
    • Ian McEwan(novel)
  • Stars
    • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    • Andrew Robertson
    • Alice Coulthard
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andrew Birkin
  • Writers
    • Andrew Birkin
    • Ian McEwan(novel)
  • Stars
    • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    • Andrew Robertson
    • Alice Coulthard
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 29User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

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    Charlotte Gainsbourg in The Cement Garden (1993)
    Andrew Robertson in The Cement Garden (1993)
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    Charlotte Gainsbourg and Andrew Robertson in The Cement Garden (1993)
    Charlotte Gainsbourg and Andrew Robertson in The Cement Garden (1993)
    Charlotte Gainsbourg and Andrew Robertson in The Cement Garden (1993)

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    Charlotte Gainsbourg
    Charlotte Gainsbourg
    • Julie
    Andrew Robertson
    Andrew Robertson
    • Jack
    Alice Coulthard
    Alice Coulthard
    • Sue
    Ned Birkin
    • Tom
    Sinéad Cusack
    Sinéad Cusack
    • Mother
    Hanns Zischler
    Hanns Zischler
    • Father
    Jochen Horst
    Jochen Horst
    • Derek, Julie's Friend
    Gareth Brown
    • William
    William Hootkins
    William Hootkins
    • Commander Hunt
    • (voice)
    Dick Flockhart
    • Truck Driver
    Mike Clark
    • Driver's Mate
    • Director
      • Andrew Birkin
    • Writers
      • Andrew Birkin
      • Ian McEwan(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A quote from the film (as spoken by Gainsbourg) is featured in the introduction to the 2001 Madonna song "What It Feels Like for a Girl".
    • Goofs
      When Jack brings in the tray to his mum, when she's in her room, he draws back the curtains to let some light in. However, the light obviously comes not from outside, but from a source of light somewhere above (not visible).
    • Quotes

      Julie: Girls can wear jeans and cut their hair short, wear shirts and boots, because it's OK to be a boy, but for a boy to look like a girl is degrading, because you think that being a girl is degrading. But secretly you'd love to know what it's like, wouldn't you? What it feels like for a girl?

    • Connections
      Edited into Screen Two: The Cement Garden (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Me & J.C.
      Composed by David Gilmour

      © Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd.

    User reviews29

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Well shot, acted, and written despite what others may say...
    I have heard people writing comments about being shocked by the sexuality in this movie and about being shocked by who was involved in producing it (i.e. relatives). Consider this: the actress who plays Julie was not 14-15 years old when this was shot, she was 22! It's called acting. And, her older "brother", an actor who was no relation, was 19. So, get over it folks. It's a movie, a slow moving but very well done movie.

    Truth is, I'm sorry if this movie offends some people. But, for goodness sakes, it's a story on a screen that is not even that racy. The movie is actually paced quite well to fit the somber mood and really, who can complain about the acting. I think some who have found any serious fault in the production are just trying to justify their uncomfortable feelings about the subject matter.

    Anyway, read the other comments, choose for yourself whether or not you care to watch it. But, if you are not put off by the subject matter, you will find a beautiful and sad story.
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    5
    • funkydvd
    • Aug 31, 2007

    FAQ1

    • Is "The Cement Garden" based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 11, 1994 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El jardín de cemento
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Constantin Film
      • Laurentic Film Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $322,975
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $23,410
      • Feb 13, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $322,975
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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