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Local Hero (1983)
Beschreibung: A whimsical tale about an American oil executive sent to a Scottish village to buy it for development, only to fall in love with the place and its quirky inhabitants.
Fakt: The fictional village of Ferness was filmed in Pennan, Scotland, which became a tourist attraction after the film's release.


The Commitments (1991)
Beschreibung: Follows a group of working-class Dubliners forming a soul band, capturing the raw energy and dreams of its characters with humor and authenticity.
Fakt: The film's soundtrack was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Irish Albums Chart and staying there for 12 weeks.


The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain (1995)
Beschreibung: A charming tale about a Welsh village's efforts to prevent their beloved hill from being downgraded to a mountain, filled with humor and community spirit.
Fakt: The film's title is one of the longest in cinema history, often shortened for convenience.


Brassed Off (1996)
Beschreibung: Centers around a colliery brass band facing the closure of their mine, blending humor and drama to explore themes of solidarity and the impact of industrial decline.
Fakt: The film's soundtrack features performances by the Grimethorpe Colliery Band, a real-life brass band from South Yorkshire.


The Full Monty (1997)
Beschreibung: A comedic yet heartfelt story about a group of unemployed men who turn to stripping to make ends meet, highlighting themes of community, resilience, and working-class struggles.
Fakt: The film was shot in Sheffield, England, and its success led to a stage musical adaptation that premiered in


Little Voice (1998)
Beschreibung: A shy young woman with an extraordinary singing talent navigates her way through life with the help and hindrance of those around her, blending music and personal growth.
Fakt: The film is based on a play called 'The Rise and Fall of Little Voice,' which also starred Jane Horrocks in the title role.


Billy Elliot (2000)
Beschreibung: A touching story of a young boy's passion for ballet amidst the backdrop of a mining strike, exploring themes of perseverance and breaking societal norms.
Fakt: The film was adapted into a highly successful stage musical, which premiered in London's West End in


Calendar Girls (2003)
Beschreibung: Based on a true story, it depicts a group of middle-aged women who pose nude for a calendar to raise money for charity, blending comedy with themes of empowerment and friendship.
Fakt: The real-life calendar girls raised over £5 million for leukemia research, far exceeding their initial goal.


Kinky Boots (2005)
Beschreibung: A feel-good story about a struggling shoe factory that reinvents itself by producing boots for drag queens, celebrating individuality and reinvention.
Fakt: The film inspired a Broadway musical, which won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical in


The Angels' Share (2012)
Beschreibung: A group of young offenders find hope and redemption through a shared interest in whisky, blending humor with social commentary.
Fakt: The title refers to the portion of whisky that evaporates during aging, considered a gift to the angels.
