In My Country

film by Boorman [2004]

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"In My Country" is a 2004 film directed by John Boorman, a British filmmaker known for his distinctive visual style. The movie is a drama that explores the lingering consequences of apartheid in South Africa. Boorman began his career in documentaries before moving to feature films, with notable works including "Deliverance" and "Excalibur". "In My Country" is one of his later directorial efforts, following a career marked by ambitious productions and critical acclaim.12

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John Boorman
Later career and honors
Boorman’s later credits include In My Country (2004), a well-intentioned drama about the consequences of apartheid in South Africa, and The Tiger’s Tail (2006), with Gleeson well cast as a driven Irish businessman whose ruthless real-estate dealings begin to take a toll on his sanity. The drama Queen &…
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Boorman’s later credits include In My Country (2004), a well-intentioned drama about the consequences of apartheid in South Africa, and The Tiger’s Tail (2006), with Gleeson well cast as a driven Irish businessman whose ruthless real-estate dealings begin to take a toll on his sanity. The drama Queen &…
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