Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! (2006)
Kenneth Williams was the star of the Carry Ons and Round the Horne. Despite his fame, he led a life full of mental torture as he tried to overcome his homosexuality in 1950s Britain. This film follows his life and eventual death based on the many diaries he kept
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Andy De Emmony, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Michael Sheen, Cheryl Campbell, Peter Wight, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Michael Sheen
as Kenneth Williams
Cheryl Campbell
as Lou Williams
Peter Wight
as Charlie Williams
Beatie Edney
as Joan Sims
Kenny Doughty
as Joe Orton
Ron Cook
as Peter Eade
Guy Henry
as Hugh Paddick
Joseph Morgan
as Alfie
Roy Holder
as Workman
Nicholas Parsons
as Himself
Stephen Critchlow
as Kenneth HorneCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 79 min |
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