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Unrelated (Film)

Unrelated is a 2007 British drama film directed by Joanna Hogg. The film explores themes of family, relationships, and personal identity through the lens of a middle-aged woman's vacation in Italy.

Plot

The story follows Anna, a woman in her forties, who joins her friend Verena and her family on a summer holiday in Tuscany. Feeling disconnected from her own life and marriage, Anna becomes increasingly drawn to the youthful energy of Verena's teenage children, particularly Oakley. As the holiday progresses, Anna's interactions with the younger group lead to tensions and self-reflection.

Cast

Kathryn Worth as Anna
Tom Hiddleston as Oakley
Mary Roscoe as Verena
David Rintoul as George
Emma Hiddleston as Badge

Production

Unrelated was Joanna Hogg's debut feature film. It was shot on location in Tuscany, Italy, capturing the picturesque landscapes that serve as a backdrop to the unfolding drama. The film was produced by BBC Films and Bona Fide Films.

Reception

The film received critical acclaim for its subtle storytelling and strong performances, particularly from Kathryn Worth and Tom Hiddleston. Critics praised Hogg's direction and the film's exploration of complex emotional themes. Unrelated won several awards, including the FIPRESCI Prize at the London Film Festival.

Themes

Unrelated delves into themes of alienation, the search for identity, and the dynamics of family relationships. The film's narrative structure and character development highlight the contrasts between youth and middle age, as well as the societal expectations placed on individuals at different stages of life.

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-'''Unrelated''' is a term used to describe two or more entities, concepts, or phenomena that do not share a direct connection, correlation, or causality. The term is often used in various fields such as [[mathematics]], [[statistics]], [[psychology]], and [[medicine]] to denote the lack of a relationship or association between variables, events, or conditions.
+== Unrelated (Film) ==
-== Definition ==
+'''''Unrelated''''' is a 2007 British drama film directed by [[Joanna Hogg]]. The film explores themes of family, relationships, and personal identity through the lens of a middle-aged woman's vacation in [[Italy]].
-In its most basic sense, "unrelated" refers to the absence of a relationship or connection between two or more things. This can apply to a wide range of contexts, from [[biology]] (where it might refer to organisms that do not share a common ancestor) to [[sociology]] (where it might refer to individuals who are not connected by blood or marriage).
-== Use in Different Fields ==
+== Plot ==
-=== Mathematics and Statistics ===
-In [[mathematics]] and [[statistics]], the term "unrelated" is often used to describe variables that do not affect each other. This is also known as [[independence (probability theory)|independence]]. For example, in a statistical study, if the outcome of one variable does not influence the outcome of another, these variables are considered unrelated.
-=== Psychology ===
+The story follows Anna, a woman in her forties, who joins her friend Verena and her family on a summer holiday in Tuscany. Feeling disconnected from her own life and marriage, Anna becomes increasingly drawn to the youthful energy of Verena's teenage children, particularly Oakley. As the holiday progresses, Anna's interactions with the younger group lead to tensions and self-reflection.
-In [[psychology]], "unrelated" can refer to concepts, ideas, or events that do not share a cognitive association. For instance, in [[memory studies]], unrelated words are often used in experiments to test recall and recognition abilities.
-=== Medicine ===
+== Cast ==
-In [[medicine]], "unrelated" can refer to conditions or symptoms that do not share a common cause or are not part of the same disease process. For example, a patient may present with multiple symptoms that, upon investigation, are found to be unrelated to each other.
-== See Also ==
+* [[Kathryn Worth]] as Anna
-* [[Correlation and dependence]]
+* [[Tom Hiddleston]] as Oakley
-* [[Causality]]
+* [[Mary Roscoe]] as Verena
-* [[Independence (probability theory)]]
+* [[David Rintoul]] as George
+* [[Emma Hiddleston]] as Badge
+== Production ==
+''Unrelated'' was Joanna Hogg's debut feature film. It was shot on location in Tuscany, Italy, capturing the picturesque landscapes that serve as a backdrop to the unfolding drama. The film was produced by [[BBC Films]] and [[Bona Fide Films]].
+== Reception ==
+The film received critical acclaim for its subtle storytelling and strong performances, particularly from Kathryn Worth and Tom Hiddleston. Critics praised Hogg's direction and the film's exploration of complex emotional themes. ''Unrelated'' won several awards, including the FIPRESCI Prize at the [[London Film Festival]].
+== Themes ==
+''Unrelated'' delves into themes of alienation, the search for identity, and the dynamics of family relationships. The film's narrative structure and character development highlight the contrasts between youth and middle age, as well as the societal expectations placed on individuals at different stages of life.
+== Related pages ==
+* [[Joanna Hogg]]
+* [[Tom Hiddleston]]
+* [[BBC Films]]
 == References ==
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-[[Category:Terminology]]
+{{Reflist}}
-[[Category:Mathematics]]
-[[Category:Statistics]]
+== External links ==
-[[Category:Psychology]]
-[[Category:Medicine]]
+* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1086216/ ''Unrelated'' on IMDb]
-{{Terminology-stub}}
+* [https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/unrelated ''Unrelated'' on Rotten Tomatoes]
-{{Math-stub}}
-{{Stats-stub}}
+[[Category:2007 films]]
-{{Psychology-stub}}
+[[Category:British drama films]]
-{{Medicine-stub}}
+[[Category:Films set in Italy]]
+[[Category:Films directed by Joanna Hogg]]