Rent After Love (2020)

3.7 of 5 from 256 ratings
1h 29min
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Synopsis:
Grappling with the unexpected death of her husband (Nasser Memarzia), Mary Hussain (Joanna Scanlan) is tidying his things in their Dover home when she stumbles upon a secret connection he had across the Channel, in Calais. Armed with just a bag and his mobile phone, she sets off to uncover the truth.
Actors:
, , , , , , Jabeen Butt, Subika Anwar-Khan, , , , Pierre Delpierre, , ,
Directors:
Aleem Khan
Producers:
Matthieu de Braconier
Voiced By:
Aaron Chawla, Jeff Mirza
Writers:
Aleem Khan
Others:
Aleem Khan, Aleem Khan (Writer/Director)
Genres:
Drama
Awards:

2022 BAFTA Best Actress

BBFC:
Release Date:
Not released
Run Time:
89 minutes
BBFC:
Release Date:
23/08/2021
Run Time:
89 minutes
Languages:
Arabic DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Arabic LPCM Stereo, English Audio Description Dolby Digital 2.0, English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, English LPCM Stereo, French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French LPCM Stereo, Urdu DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Urdu LPCM Stereo
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.39:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • After Love Q&A (2021, 46 mins): director Aleem Khan and actors Joanna Scanlan and Nathalie Richard talk to Isra Al Kassi, curator and co-founder of TAPE collective
  • Three Brothers (2014, 17 mins): Aleem Khan's short allegorical drama about dealing with grief and responsibility for the first time
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Teaser Trailer
  • Stills Gallery

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Reviews (7) of After Love

Surprisingly compelling - After Love review by NK

Spoiler Alert
06/09/2021

It's difficult to go into any detail about this story without dropping spoilers. All I will say is that it's about real people trying to deal with a very real situation.

1 out of 3 members found this review helpful.

A fine, complex love story - After Love review by TE

Spoiler Alert
17/10/2021

A carefully paced, insightful take on the ancient theme of the married man who leads a double life.

Joanna Scanlon is excellent as the UK-based wife who follows the trail of her late husband's text messages to Calais. Scanlon often plays comic roles on television but here she grabs the chance to show her acting skills.

The story hinges on an outrageous decision she makes when her husband's mistress mistakes her for a cleaner. At first this decision seems to unblance the film, but the implications are built up in a subtle and absorbing way by director Aleem Khan.

The film is at its best when telling the inner story of the relationships portrayed. There seems to be some implied comment about post-Brexit Britain, symbolised by the white cliffs of Dover tumbling into the sea, but the meaning is obscure and it is the emotional journey of the three main characters that stays with us.

1 out of 3 members found this review helpful.

Great performances. - After Love review by KD

Spoiler Alert
21/06/2022

The film is carefully organised with very powerful performances by an excellent cast. Engaging story with unexpected twists. Symbolic moments like a cliffs fall and an immersion on a beach added to the film. An interesting interview with the director and lead actors included on the disc is worth a look.

0 out of 1 members found this review helpful.

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