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Derek Jacobi doing Morris dancing. I rest my case.
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IMDb
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Morris: A Life with Bells On (2009)

British chaosunderdog obsessionfolklore comedy

Overview

Comedy

The film follows the fortunes of an avant garde Morris team in their struggle to evolve Morris Dancing.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Derek Jacobi commits to Morris dancing like it's Shakespeare.

Writing

Script treats folk dancing like high-stakes competitive sport.

Best for:Streaming: Sunday afternoon with tea and biscuits, obviously.·Friends: When someone claims British comedy is dead.·Solo: You're in a very specific 'gentle chaos' mood.
Lucy Akhurst

Director

Lucy Akhurst

ReleasedJan 9, 2009
Runtime1h 45m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Budget$500K

Top Cast

Lucy Akhurst

Lucy Akhurst

Skye

Naomie Harris

Naomie Harris

Sonja

Derek Jacobi

Derek Jacobi

Quentin Neely

Ian Hart

Ian Hart

Endeavour

Greg Wise

Greg Wise

Villandry

Harriet Walter

Harriet Walter

Professor Compton Chamberlayne

Sophie Thompson

Sophie Thompson

Glenda

Aidan McArdle

Aidan McArdle

Jeremy - the Producer

Clive Mantle

Clive Mantle

Muff Barcock

Richard Lumsden

Richard Lumsden

Plush Gurney

Gary Fannin

Gary Fannin

Michael da Silva

Adam Ewan

Adam Ewan

Boothby Pagnell

Jasper Britton

Jasper Britton

Will Frosser

Ben Bela Böhm

Ben Bela Böhm

Eduardo

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Naomie Harris filmed this between Pirates of the Caribbean and Moonlight, making it possibly the widest career whiplash in cinema history.

Cultural

The film sparked genuine debate in Morris dancing circles about its portrayal of 'Border' vs 'Cotswold' traditions — yes, this is a real thing people argue about.

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