The Personal History Of David Copperfield
- 2020 film
An adaptation of the Dickens classic directed by Armando Iannucci. Also features Dev Patel, Aneurin Barnard, Peter Capaldi, Morfydd Clark, Daisy May Cooper and more.
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The Personal History of David Copperfield review
If the word 'Dickensian' has come to signify gloomy workhouses and dire poverty on the streets of London, so Armando Iannucci and his co-writer Simon Blackwell make it their mission to challenge our expectations.
James Mottram, The List, 2nd October 2019The Personal History of David Copperfield review
The London film festival opened with Armando Iannucci's larger-than-life adaptation of the Dickens crowdpleaser, starring Dev Patel as Copperfield.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 2nd October 2019Personal History of David Copperfield review
"Fresh, contemporary, provocative".
Chris Hunneysett, The Mirror, 1st October 2019Personal History of David Copperfield review
Kooky adaptation celebrates humanity.
Damon Wise, The Times, 7th September 2019The Personal History of David Copperfield review
Satirist Armando Iannucci proves to be a perfect match for the ups and downs of the Dickens wordsmith in a buoyant and incredibly funny crowd-pleaser.
Benjamin Lee, The Guardian, 6th September 2019Iannucci's Dickens film to open London Film Festival
The Personal Life of David Copperfield, Armando Iannucci's adaptation of Charles Dickens's famous novel, will open this year's London Film Festival. Slumdog Millionaire's Dev Patel plays the lead role, which has traditionally been portrayed by white actors.
Lizo Mzimba, BBC, 16th July 2019Filming starts on The Personal History Of David Copperfield
Filming has begun on The Personal History Of David Copperfield, the new film directed by Armando Iannucci. Stars include Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie, Peter Capaldi, Ben Whishaw and Paul Whitehouse.
British Comedy Guide, 11th June 2018