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200357 minPGdocumentary

8.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Finisterre

200357 minPGdocumentary

8.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Hampstead Heath serves as a backdrop for reflections on London's urban life, featuring figures like John Nash and Berthold Lubetkin alongside iconic locations.

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Hampstead Heath serves as a backdrop for reflections on London's urban life, featuring figures like John Nash and Berthold Lubetkin alongside iconic locations.

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Kieran Evans

Kieran Evansdirector

Paul Kelly

Paul Kellydirector

Kevin Pearcewriter

Bob Stanley

Bob Stanleywriter

Kieran Evans

Kieran Evanswriter

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Hampstead Heath offers a backdrop for reflections on London’s allure. The film features notable figures such as John Nash and Berthold Lubetkin, whose contributions shaped the city. Locations like the New Piccadilly cafe and Hendon FC provide glimpses into the diverse fabric of urban life. Scored by the band Saint Etienne, Finisterre runs for 57 minutes and presents a meditation on the dreams and realities of life in the capital.

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