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Effi o Blaenau

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The film follows Effi, a young woman who learns firsthand the personal costs of our societal shortcomings. Grappling with her weekly loop of unemployment, clubbing and hangovers, Effi has a chance encounter in a Llandudno nightclub with injured soldier Lee, briefly opening a door to something better. For a moment, Effi glimpses a life she never imagined. The reality that follows is far tougher.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Jun 23
What could have been a bit of a social realist slog is elevated by Gwenllian’s mercurial and expressive performance. We don’t always like Effi but we can’t take our eyes off her. Go to Full Review Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) Jun 22
It's really, really powerful. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) Jun 18
4/5
Gwenllian does all the heavy lifting in what is essentially a one-woman show. Go to Full Review Andrew Murray The Upcoming Jun 25
4/5
Effi O Blaenau is a remarkable and captivatingly human work of cinema that poignantly draws attention to the socio-economic issues faced by small communities. Go to Full Review Dulcie Pearce The Sun (UK) Jun 24
5/5
This Welsh-language film is a breathtaking work by director Marc Evans. It strikes the perfect balance of grit and heart to make the subject matter compelling. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Marc Evans

Director

Leisa Gwenllian

Effi

Tom Rhys Harries

Lee

Sion Eifion

Actor

Gavin Lee Lewis

Pete Desford

Owen Alun

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Effi o Blaenau

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Movie Info

Synopsis The film follows Effi, a young woman who learns firsthand the personal costs of our societal shortcomings. Grappling with her weekly loop of unemployment, clubbing and hangovers, Effi has a chance encounter in a Llandudno nightclub with injured soldier Lee, briefly opening a door to something better. For a moment, Effi glimpses a life she never imagined. The reality that follows is far tougher.
Director
Marc Evans
Producer
Branwen Cennard
Production Co
S4C
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Welsh
Runtime
1h 30m