A Question of Attribution
A Question of Attribution

A Question of Attribution

1991Movie71 minEnglish

Sir Anthony Blunt, who was a Soviet agent for 25 years, is routinely questioned and gives no answers, but is knighted and works as Director of the Courtauld Institute, and presents his interrogator with a puzzle in the shape of a doubtful Titian painting. He also does art restoration work in Buckingham Palace, where he gets into an interesting conversation with HMQ.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Roxana SilbertGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

This television play explores the life and work of Agatha Christie, focusing on her relationship with her biographer, Andrew Norman. It delves into the complexities of memory, the nature of truth, and how personal narratives are constructed and interpreted.

Critical Reception

A Question of Attribution was critically acclaimed for its intellectual depth and the nuanced performances of its cast, particularly Juliet Stevenson as Christie. It was praised for its sensitive handling of the author's personal life and the challenging themes it presented about identity and legacy.

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  • Praised for its intelligent script and exploration of complex themes.
  • Juliet Stevenson's performance as Agatha Christie was widely lauded.
  • Appreciated for its thought-provoking look at biography and memory.

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Fun Fact

The play's setting of a one-woman show within the narrative was a deliberate artistic choice to mirror the internal struggles of its characters and the often-solitary nature of artistic creation.

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Art historian Sir Anthony Blunt (an entirely convincing James Fox) feels confident that his immunity agreement with the government will allow him to continue his rarified life amidst the priceless artworks of the Courtauld Collection and th...