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| Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit [1990] | ![Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit [1990]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51TBR2KMYDL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Beeban Kidron
Actors: Charlotte Coleman, Mark Aspinall, Emily Aston, Sharon Bower, Cathryn Bradshaw
Studio: Second Sight Films Ltd.
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (5 reviews)
Sales Rank: 31844
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Media: DVD
Running Time: 165 minutes
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
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Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5028836030515
ASIN: B00008MJ1B
Release Date: March 24, 2003
Theatrical Release Date: 1990
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Jeanette Winterson's semi-autobiographical novel IOranges Are Not the Only Fruit/I transfers wonderfully to the screen in this BBC adaptation (with a screenplay by Winterson). Jess is the adopted daughter of evangelical Christians living in the northwest of England in the 1960s. Her mother wants Jess to be a missionary, but when she falls in love with Melanie, Jess begins to realise that there is more to life than church. When Jess' mother begins to suspect the girls of "unnatural passions" she tries to destroy their relationship with the help of Pastor Finch (Kenneth Cranham) and his congregation. But their efforts--including a terrifying attempt at exorcism--only push Jess further away. Jess eventually understands that the only way to survive is to escape, and she sets her sights on a place at Oxford.p IOranges Are Not the Only Fruit/I is both a broad comedy and a moving coming-of-age story. Charlotte Coleman is perfect as the teenage Jess, attempting to reconcile her religious devotion and her adolescent passion, but the film belongs to Geraldine McEwan as Jess' mother. McEwan obviously relishes Winterson's script, and she creates a character both monstrous, ridiculous and surprisingly sympathetic. It's a difficult role to carry off, but McEwan succeeds. Her performance is the high-point of this award-winning, provocative film. I--Simon Leake, Amazon.com/I
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Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant... January 17, 2006
3 out of 11 found this review helpful
I love this TV drama - it is brilliant. Just like the author herself.
A fruitful search at last August 2, 2005
7 out of 13 found this review helpful
I could hardly believe my luck when I saw that "Oranges" had been released on DVD. Having owned a bad-reception video tape I really wanted to be able to keep this remarkable comic drama for viewing in years to come. The precise skewering of Pentecostalism is powerful, as are the realisations of non orthodox sexuality. If you have ever been Pentecostal and are now lesbian or gay this is a life-affirming story for you. Great performances, especially from Geraldine McEwan.
Oranges on DVD April 19, 2003
28 out of 30 found this review helpful
When the Television adaptation of Jeanette Winterson?s classic ?Oranges are Not the Only Fruit? first hit the BBC in 1990 it was considered revolutionary to portray a lesbian love affair on the terrestrial screen. This is only one aspect of an amazing semi-autobiographical tale.pJess is adopted into a Pentecostal family in the north of England and learns about life through her mother and her church. When her mother is forced to put Jess into a conventional education Jess finds herself very out of place. pBy the time Jess reaches her mid teens she is a strong member within her church often preaching the word of the Lord. Soon she finds herself in conflict again, this time with her family ? Jess has fallen in love with another girl.pJeanette Winterson?s tale is not just a coming out story it is about having the strength to follow your heart and think for yourself.
A beautiful adaptation of a great book November 27, 2001
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
Just buy it. Charlotte Coleman is outstanding as Jess, and her recent sudden death was a real tragedy. We will remember her in our hearts because of this wonderful drama.
all-round winner! August 17, 2001
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
This film is of a very high standard in all areas- the acting especially- and the script is flawless and very true to the novel- as you'd expect as it was adapted for the screen by Jeanette Winterson! Hopefully you'll watch this in addition to reading the fantastic book- and if you haven't read it already, go read it!
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