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Man to Man

by Vertigo Skyline Films

Synopsis

Victorian Britain. Dr Jamie Dodds, a Scottish anthropologist brings back to his country two African pygmies.

These ‘wild dwarfs’ very quickly become objects of desire. His fellow scientists think they hold the secret to the origin of man, while others want to profit financially by displaying these exotic curiosities. Jamie alone starts to perceive them not as wild animals but as human beings. A sweeping historical drama capturing a period of European history whose morality posterity would probably wish to forget.

Reviews

Elegant and effective fiction.

– Paris Match

A fictional suspense of incredible human adventure.

– Studio Magazine

A grand spectacle realised by a talented raconteur of history.

– L’Express

Awards

2005 Nominated Golden Bear (Berlin Film Festival)

Credits

Joseph Fiennes
Jamie Dodd
Iain Glen
Alexander Auchinleck
Hugh Bonneville
Fraser McBride
Kristin Scott Thomas
Elena Van Den Ende
Lomama Boseki
Toko
Cécile Bayiha
Likola
Flora Montgomery
Abigail McBride
Patrick Mofokeng
Zachary
Alistair Petrie
Beckinsale
Hubert Saint-Macary
Comte de Verchemont
Mathew Zajac
Hector Duncan
William McBain
Angus
Robin Smith
Douglas
Theo Landey
Purvis
Ron Donachie
Sir Walter Stephenson
Peter Egan
Gyllenhaal
Solomon Fietse
Bakaro
James Ngcobo
Roi Mateke Seko
Gordon Brown
Andrew
Director
Régis Wargnier
Writers
William Boyd
Michel Fessler
Fred Fougea
Régis Wargnier
Producer
Farid Lahouassa
Co-producer
Steve Clark-Hall
Co-producer
Izidore Codron


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A grand spectacle realised by a talented raconteur of history.