Overview
County Durham, England, 1984. The miners' strike has started and the police have started coming up from Bethnal Green, starting a class war with the lower classes suffering. Caught in the middle of the conflict is 11-year old Billy Elliot, who, after leaving his boxing club for the day, stumbles upon a ballet class and finds out that he's naturally talented. He practices with his teacher Mrs. Wilkinson for an upcoming audition in Newcastle-upon Tyne for the royal Ballet school in London.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Billy Elliot?
Billy Elliot was directed by Stephen Daldry.
What was the budget and revenue for Billy Elliot?
The official budget was $5,000,000 and the movie went on to gross $109,280,263 worldwide.
Where was Billy Elliot produced?
It was produced by companies including StudioCanal, BBC Film, Tiger Aspect, Arts Council of England, Working Title Films, WT² Productions, Universal Pictures in France, United Kingdom, United States of America.
Billy Elliot Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Billy Elliot wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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