Name: Second Best
Director: Stephen Dartnell
Genre: Drama
Released: 1972-01-01
Duration: 25 min
Rating: 5.0
Cast: Victoria Ward, Annette Widdowson, Alan Bates

Two sisters, one awkward tea, and the ghost of every family reunion you've ever endured.

repressed British anguishmicroscopic tensionliterary prestige

Overview

Drama

A short film based on a story by D.H. Lawrence in which two sisters meet after being apart for a long time.

Content warning

sibling rivalry calcified by timeclass anxiety and social performanceunspoken resentmentthe cruelty of politeness

Standout Aspects

Acting

Ward and Widdowson weaponize passive-aggression like Olympic sport.

Direction

Dartnell stretches 25 minutes into an eternity of discomfort.

Best for:Solo·Streaming

Heads up:Emotional

Director

Stephen Dartnell

ReleasedJan 1, 1972

Runtime25m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow

Intensitymedium

Tonedark

Feelheavy

Top Cast

Alan Bates

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