Scene from Tipping the Velvet / TV series (2002)
Episode: Season 1, Episode 2
Scene Details
| Duration: 115 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Ruffah |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 45 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 720x544 | Added: 2015-Mar-11 |
Actresses in this Scene
Sally Hawkins
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Alternate Names: سالی هاوکینز, サリー・ホーキンス, 샐리 호킨스
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Full Biography
Sally Hawkins, born on April 27, 1976, is an English actress who started her career on stage after graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She gained prominence with her role in Mike Leigh's 'All or Nothing' (2002) and has since worked with notable directors like Woody Allen ('Cassandra's Dream', 'Blue Jasmine') and Guillermo del Toro ('The Shape of Water'). Hawkins has received critical acclaim and numerous awards for her performances, including a Golden Globe for her role in 'Happy-Go-Lucky' (2008). She is known for playing diverse characters, ranging from lead roles in films like 'Paddington', 'Maudie', and 'Wonka', to supporting roles in blockbusters such as 'Godzilla'. On television, she has appeared in adaptations of Sarah Waters' novels, notably 'Tipping the Velvet' (2002) as Zena Blake.
About the Movie: Tipping the Velvet / TV series (2002)
Release Year: 2002
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Director: Geoffrey Sax
Writer: Andrew Davies, Sarah Waters
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Genre: Drama, Historical Television Series, Lgbt-Related Film, Lgbt-Related Television Series, Romance, Television Series Based On A Novel
Story
Tipping the Velvet (series) (2002) follows Nan King, a working-class girl from Whitstable who falls in love with music hall performer Kitty Butler. Impersonating a man to join Kitty's troupe, Nan experiences life as a male impersonator and eventually becomes a popular performer herself.
Summary
This four-part television series, directed by Geoffrey Sax, is an adaptation of Sarah Waters' novel of the same name. Set in the late Victorian era, the story explores themes of love, identity, and deception through Nan's journey from a humble oyster girl to a successful male impersonator. The series is notable for its exploration of LGBTQ+ themes and its portrayal of gender fluidity.