My Family and Other Animals (film)

My Family and Other Animals is a 2005 television film written by Simon Nye and directed by Sheree Folkson. The film is based on the autobiographical book of the same title written by Gerald Durrell, in which he describes a series of anecdotes relating to his family's stay on Corfu from 1935–39, when he was aged 10–14.

For Gerald Durrell's book, see My Family and Other Animals. For the 1987 TV series, see My Family and Other Animals (TV series).

My Family and Other Animals
Written byGerald Durrell (book)
Simon Nye (writer)
Directed bySheree Folkson
StarringEugene Simon
Imelda Staunton
Chris Langham
Omid Djalili
Matthew Goode
Russell Tovey
Tamzin Merchant
Theme music composerNicholas Hooper
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time90 minutes
Production company2 Entertain
Release
Original release
  • 27 December 2005 (2005-12-27)

Plot
Corfu, the setting for the film

My Family and Other Animals tells the story of the Durrell family, Lawrence Durrell, Leslie Durrell, Margaret Durrell and Gerald Durrell, as well as their mother Louisa Durrell, as they spend five years (1935–1939) on the Greek island of Corfu. The family reside in a series of villas, and spend their time indulging in their varying interests. Gerald develops his passion for wildlife, his mother spends her time cooking and worrying about everyone else; Larry writes and annoys the entire family with high-brow guests and unhelpful suggestions; Leslie develops his passion for ballistics and sailing, whilst Margo sunbathes and enchants the local young men.

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