War,Drama,History,Thriller
United Kingdom
Glorious 39 is a 2009 British drama film written and directed by Stephen Poliakoff. The film takes place in the summer of 1939, on the eve of World War II, and follows the Keyes family as they navigate the complexities and secrets of their privileged life in the British countryside.
Anne Keyes (played by Romola Garai) is a young actress who becomes drawn into a web of intrigue and danger when she discovers a series of hidden recordings that reveal a conspiracy to appease Nazi Germany. As she uncovers more about the shocking plot, Anne becomes increasingly isolated from her family and finds herself in grave danger.
Meanwhile, her father (played by Bill Nighy) is a high-ranking government official who is involved in negotiations with Germany, her aunt (played by Julie Christie) is a renowned actress who is struggling with addiction, and her older brother (played by Eddie Redmayne) is torn between his loyalty to his family and his duty to his country.
As the film progresses, the family's secrets and deceptions are gradually exposed, culminating in a shocking finale that tests the family's loyalties and resolve. With its strong performances and complex plot, Glorious 39 is a gripping and thought-provoking tale about the moral dilemmas faced by those who lived through one of the darkest periods in modern history.
