What are The Souvenir films about?

The Souvenir films are semi-autobiographical depictions of Joanna Hogg's experiences at film school, focusing on a student's intense relationship.

Who stars in The Souvenir films?

Honor Swinton Byrne stars as Julie in her leading debut role, alongside Tom Burke as Anthony.

Where can I watch The Souvenir films?

The Souvenir and The Souvenir Part II are currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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Joanna Hogg's Film School Saga Hits BBC

29 Jan

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Summary

The Souvenir films are available on BBC iPlayer.
The films depict Joanna Hogg's semi-autobiographical time at film school.
Honor Swinton Byrne stars as Julie, in a leading debut role.

The critically acclaimed films, The Souvenir and The Souvenir Part II, released in 2019 and 2021 respectively, are now available on BBC iPlayer.

Directed and written by Joanna Hogg, the films offer a semi-autobiographical glimpse into her time at film school. They chronicle the journey of Julie, portrayed by Honor Swinton Byrne in her leading debut, focusing on her intense relationship with an older man, Anthony.

The first film, set in 1980s London, follows film student Julie's entanglement with the suave Anthony, leading to heartache. Critics lauded the film, with Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian awarding it five stars and praising its elegant depiction of young love and artistic emergence.