Silver Screening: Days of the Bagnold Summer (2019)

DAYS OF THE BAGNOLD SUMMER is a funny yet sweet coming-of-age British comedy about single motherhood and Metallica. Daniel was supposed to spend the summer with his father and his new wife in Florida, but when his dad cancels the trip Daniel and his mother suddenly face the prospect of six long weeks together.
An epic war of wills ensues in their suburban home as Daniel just wants to listen to heavy metal and start a band while his mum hopes to rekindle the fun times they used to have together.

Starring Monica Dolan (Mr Bates vs Post Office), Rob Brydon (Gavin & Stacey) and Earl Cave.

“It’s a witty, bittersweet, exquisitely — and at times excruciatingly — observed film”
Daily Mail ★★★★

“a delightfully downbeat comedy”
Financial Times ★★★★

“Interlocking vignettes swing from laugh-out-loud comedy to piercing melancholia”
The Guardian ★★★★