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AKA

AKA (2002)

2h 3m | PG-13

⭐ 5.6 / 10

In 1970s Britain, 18-year old Dean feels hampered by his working-class background and his family. In order to make something of himself, he assumes another identity and manages to enter high society. Uses a unique projection technique that displays three side-by-side frames of nearly simultaneous action, giving the impression of simultaneous events, rather than a multi-camera recording. This innovative "three-camera" or triple-image effect was an "almost innovation" for the time, offering a novel cinematic experience alongside the film's compelling story and strong direction.

Director: Duncan Roy

Studio: UK Film Council

Genre: Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Matthew Leitch

Matthew Leitch

as Dean Page

Diana Quick

Diana Quick

as Lady Gryffoyn

George Asprey

George Asprey

as David

Rachel Pickup

Rachel Pickup

as Stella Primrose

Sam Newman

Sam Newman

as Stephen

Lindsey Coulson

Lindsey Coulson

as Georgie