Irina Palm (2008)

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R | 1 hr 43 mins | Drama, Foreign | Released: 3/21/2008 |Box Office Total: $44064

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Middle-aged Maggie must find a way to get enough money for her grandson’s lifesaving medical treatment. With all financial resources exhausted, Maggie tries her best to lift the dwindling hopes of her only son Tom and his wife Sarah. When a “Hostess Wanted” sign catches her eye, Maggie naively stumbles into a city sex club. The true job description is quite a surprise for the respectable, middle-class widow, even if she isn’t a prude. But unskilled Maggie accepts this as her fastest way to urgently needed cash and her very last option, having already sold her own home to pay for little Olly’s hospital bills. Shy Maggie has a rough start at “Sexy World,” more than just a train ride from her conservative suburb. Wisecracking colleague Luisa shows her the ropes and the two women strike a friendship. Tough guy owner Miki, a real ladies’ man, reveals a soft spot for dutiful Maggie, and transforms her into the much-in-demand and lucrative “Irina Palm.” Maggie’s double life quickly attracts the attention of her gossipy neighbors’ prying eyes. The headstrong woman remains steadfastly discreet, keeping the money’s origins secret from even her own suspicious son. But discovery is inevitable and Maggie must confront provincial hypocrisy’s ugly face, as well as question her own morals. As she holds her head high, gracious Maggie just might find more than family love.

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Full Cast & Crew

Theatrical Release
3/21/2008

Director	Credit
Sam Garbarski	Director
Cast	Credit
Marianne Faithfull	Maggie
Miki Manojlovic	Miki
Kevin Bishop	Tom
Siobhan Hewlett	Sarah
Dorka Gryllus	Luisa
Jenny Agutter	Jane
Corey Burke	Olly
Megg Wynn-Owen	Julia
Susan Hitch	Beth
Flip Webster	Edith
Tony O'Brien	Shopkeeper
Jules Werner	Doctor
Ann Queensberry	1st Old Lady
June Bailey	2nd Old Lady
Jonathan Coyne	Dave
Tim Plester	Franck
Malina Ebert	Dunia
Peter Sproule	Physio
Hassani Shapi	Consultant
Liam Reilly	Agency Man
Doraly Rosa	Bank Clerk
Ibrahima Sanogo	Ibrahim
david alexander	Ambulance Man
Simon Anderson	Lad
Production Credits	Credit
Thanassis Karathanos	Co-Producer
Diana Elbaum	Associate Producer
Sebastien Delloye	Producer
Arlette Zylberberg	Associate Producer
Karl Baumgartner	Co-Producer
Jani Thiltges	Co-Producer
Claude Waringo	Co-Producer
Christine Alderson	Co-Producer
Production Companies	Credit
Entre Chien et Loup	Production Company
Ipso Facto Films	Production Company
Liaison Cinématographique	Production Company
Pallas Film GmbH	Production Company
RTBF	Production Company
Les Ateliers de Baere	Production Company
Samsa Films	Production Company
Distribution Companies	Credit
Teodora Film	Foreign Distribution Rights
Pyramide Distribution	Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Strand Releasing	Domestic Theatrical Distributor
Strand Releasing	Domestic Video Distributor
Golem Distribution	Foreign Distribution Rights
X Verleih	Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Budapest Film	Foreign Distribution Rights
Sandrew Metronome Distribution Sverige AB	Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Gutek Film Sp. z o.o.	Foreign Distribution Rights
Zima Entertainment	Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Rosebud SA Motion Picture Enterprises	Foreign Distribution Rights
Soda Pictures	Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Atalanta Filmes	Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Aztec International Entertainment	Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Continental Film s.r.o.	Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Arkles Entertainment	Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Writer	Credit
Martin Herron	Screenplay
Philippe Blasband	Source Material
Philippe Blasband	Screenplay
Accounting	Credit
Maire-Christine Gely	Production Accountant
Art Department	Credit
Karen Wakefield	Art Director (UK)
Véronique Sacrez	Production Designer
Stefan Hauck	Art Director (Germany)
Casting	Credit
Leo Davis	Casting Director
Michelle Muller	Casting
Anja Joos	Casting (Germany)
Nathanièle Esther	Casting Director
Film Camera	Credit
Christophe Beaucarne	Director of Photography
Film Sales Financing	Credit
Future Films Limited	Film Financier
Canal Plus (Canal+)	Film Financier
Mitteldeutsche Medienforderung	Film Financier
Communauté Française de Belgique	Film Financier
Eurimages	Film Financier
Filmfoerderungsanstalt	Film Financier
FONSPA	Film Financier
Wallimage	Film Financier
i2i Audiovisual	Film Financier
Pyramide International	Distribution Sales International Sales
Music	Credit
Ghinzu	Original Music
Production Management	Credit
Andreas Meszaros	Assistant Director
Mark Gales	Location Manager (UK)
Fabian Hannaert	Post-Production Supervisor
Luc Chevalier	Production Coordinator
Shu Aiello	Line Producer
Hayley Manning	Production Manager (UK)
Kerensa Burton	Script Supervisor
Rob Jones	Location Manager (UK)
Thomas Kril	Production Manager (Germany)
Joe Kotroczo	Production Coordinator
Serge Zeitoun	Line Producer
Jim Probyn	Assistant Director
Jean-Marc Munerelle	Production Coordinator
Patrick Blocman	Location Manager
Miguel Blanco	Location Manager (Spain)
Rachel Robey	Production Coordinator (UK)
Natalia Nieto	Production Coordinator (Spain)
Elke Steinweg	Production Coordinator
Lelia Di Luca	Production Coordinator
Sound	Credit
Pascal Jasmes	Sound Recordist
Ingrid Ralet	Sound Editor
Thomas Gauder	Rerecording Mixer
Spencer Eagles	Sound Recordist (Spain)
Visual Effects	Credit
Stefan Rycken	Digital Effects
Anne Carter	Titles
Wardrobe Hair Makeup	Credit
Katja Alexis-Reinertw	Makeup
Uli Simon	Costume Supervisor
Claudine Moureaud	Hair Stylist
Anushia Nieradzik	Costume Designer

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