On This Island
Sep 30, 2012 · 16m
Director
Matthew Hammett KnottOverview
Set in a satirical vision of modern Britain, Hadrian is a young and ambitious civil servant who arranges to receive Greek lessons in preparation for a government promotion which will see him steer British economic policy throughout Greece. But when he meets his teacher Maria, she asks that instead of payment, Hadrian exchanges an hour of his time each week to help her prepare for a citizenship exam that offers potential promotion from Class B to Class A immigrant.
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What is On This Island about?
Set in a satirical vision of modern Britain, Hadrian is a young and ambitious civil servant who arranges to receive Greek lessons in preparation for a government promotion which will see him steer British economic policy throughout Greece. But when he meets his teacher Maria, she asks that instead of payment, Hadrian exchanges an hour of his time each week to help her prepare for a citizenship…
When was On This Island released?
On This Island was released on September 30, 2012.
How long is On This Island?
On This Island runs 16 minutes.
Who directed On This Island?
On This Island was directed by Matthew Hammett Knott.
Who is in the cast of On This Island?
The cast of On This Island includes James Norton (Hadrian), Joanna Benecke (Chief Examiner), James Northcote (Moderator) and Michele Valley (Woman).