Ethics in Film presents: The Constant Gardener15

Directed by Fernando Meirelles | UK | 2005 | 2h 8m | Starring Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Danny Huston, Bill Nighy, Pete Postlethewaite

After his wife is found murdered in the wilderness, a low-ranking British diplomat begins to suspect that her death is part of a wider conspiracy. Retracing her path, he unearths a terrible secret and the legacy of a woman he never truly knew. Adapted from the novel by John Le Carre, this gripping romantic thriller from the director of City of God features an Oscar-winning performance by Rachel Weisz.

Screening followed by an expert panel discussion led organised by Ethics In Film at the Ethox Centre, supported by Reuben College and the Wellcome Trust.

Reviews

‘There is a terrific pulse of energy in this film, a voltage which drives it over two hours.’
★★★★
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

‘This haunting film will linger with you as a portrait of love lost and found.’
★★★★
Andy Jacobs, BBC

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