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Release Year2015
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
Genres—
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DirectorHarvey Lowry
WritersHarvey Lowry
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsA Play on Words
About A Play on Words
Professor Olga Pavlic is lecturing her students at a college, on the origin of man and the English language. When she receives an anonymous love letter, she is faced with the challenge of her life.
Directed by Harvey Lowry, A Play on Words leans on a strong ensemble — Kathleen Gati, Katharina Magdalena, Tom Groenwald — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2015.
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