Colin Firth's Disappeared Film, A Work Of Art, Saved And Restored After 30 Years

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Published 2018-01-21

This film was very precious to Colin Firth, yet it was lost and recovered by a miracle. A fan did so much 'lobby' for its release in DVD format (after an initial release as VHS), that he succeeded. 'A Month in the Country' (initial title "Falling Man', 1987) is a masterpiece film, Colin Firth playing a man coming back from World War I, with a crippling stutter. He has to restore a mural painting (showing a medieval image of hell and an unexpected image of Jesus) in a country church in the north of England, hidden under layers of white paint. Another veteran, James Moon (Kenneth Branagh), is looking for the grave of an ancestor, who fought in the Crusades. A very delicate love story develops between C. Firth's character and the vicar's wife (Natasha Richardson). Based on J.L. Carr's novel, directed by Pat O'Connor, Irish director (Colin Firth will collaborate with him again for Benjamin's Crossing, 2018).

All Comments (21)

@paulvoorhies8821 8 months ago

Apartment Zero is his most underrated film, I think.
@milegmez 21 days ago

Colin Firth is so gourgeous in so many levels, his voice, his hands, his manners, his wit, his intelligence, his height, how he walks, his longs legs, his posture, his face, of course, how well spoken he is and when he smiles he enlights the room. Men like him are scarse, which is utterly sad for humanity.
@teonilavorburger7736 9 months ago

It was the first ever film I saw with Colin Firth which was the start of my becoming a fan and trying to get an opportunity to watch the other works he did. I consider myself lucky to have seen most of the movies and television shows he has done and my admiration for his ability to master his craft continues. Thank you Colin for being you and sharing with the world the gift that you possess!
@lechat8533 2 months ago

A Month In The Country is one of my favourite films. Every now and then, I feel the need to rewatch it.
@dorotaszymczak3672 7 months ago

A wonderful interview. Coli is an actor with extensive experience and self-distance, I am enchanted by him as a person and an actor,🥰🥰🥰❤
@cel8557 4 months ago

Its so incredible how Colin fits right into his characters so what appears smoothly>> its a real gift!
@WhatstheSizzle 3 years ago

In these interviews, I always notice two things about Colin Firth: 1. His voice; and 2. His beautiful, expressive hands.
@francescavivanti2497 4 years ago

I fell in love with Colin Firth and his acting in 1984, he was about 24 and I saw him in "Another Country" - my love for him has never waivered - he's fantastic to watch and what a talent!
@lenwilkinson672 1 year ago

Colin Firth. Absolute Gentleman.A real actor. Best wishes Sir.
@cpd8208 5 years ago

This guy just gets hotter with age.. WTF
@Celtic2Realms 2 years ago

A month in the country is the most wonderful film. Remembered it for years without seeing it and was delighted to find it recently online. Well done Colin
@KatyeLee-mu8mi 4 years ago

The more I watch this man's videos the more I fall in love with him ♡
@wendyelsey2636 6 months ago

colin seems a humble man ,goes in depth when makes a 🍿 movie, well put & articulate,almost feel your involved listening to him, 🌹🌟
@estelaguidote3658 8 days ago

Vintage films or classical films shall always be timeless and should be preserved. Hope they can restore this into a DVD and/or blu-ray version so people can watch this masterpiece film according to the description.
@truthjustice61 4 years ago

This was the film that I "discovered" how great an actor CF truly is. So moving.
@carolking6355 2 years ago

Is this a month in the country. ? It was wonderful. Why do I still love this man ? He seems so sad. I last watched A single Man. Hope I got that right. Thar is a heartbreaker..
@johnneville403 3 years ago

It's a wonderful film. Genuinely moving. Brilliant to see that it means so much to Colin Firth.
@veronicajones7655 2 years ago

What’s not to love about this talented ,multi -award winning British actor ❤️😍
@user-mm9fg8it3s 6 months ago

He is so handsome, polite and i’ve been in love him since 1995.❤❤
@jeffreycrawley1216 5 months ago

Stumbled on the book last week in Waterstones and wasn't sure if it was the same story. Very glad it was. Each in its own way a little gem. Carr's prose is a delight and it's hard to believe the film wasn't shot in a hot, dust August- the power of cinematography!