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Enid is a 2009 British biographical television film first broadcast on 16 November on BBC Four. Directed by James Hawes it is based on the life of children's writer Enid Blyton, portrayed by Helena Bonham Carter. The film introduced the two main lovers of Blyton's life.
Nov 16, 2009 · Enid: Directed by James Hawes. With Helena Bonham Carter, Matthew Macfadyen, Denis Lawson, Claire Rushbrook. Edwardian child Enid Blyton begins to tell stories to her brothers as an escape from their parents' rows before the father deserts the family.
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- Biography, Drama
- James Hawes
- 2009-11-16
Enid is a TV movie about the life of Enid Blyton, the author of the Famous Five and Noddy books. It stars Helena Bonham Carter, Matthew Macfadyen, and Claire Rushbrook, and is directed by James Hawes.
Overview. A poignant biography of one of the most successful and wildly-read writers of the 20th century. Her stories enthralled children everywhere but her personal struggles often proved too much.
Enid starts of with Enid Blyton (Alexandra Brain/Lisa Diveney/Helena Bonham Carter) in the middle of a broken home. She would tell stories to her brothers to reassure them when their parent argued. Her father leaves the family Enid blames her mother and when old enough leaves to London to be come a writer.
British writer Enid Blyton (Helena Bonham Carter) becomes a popular author of children's books. Beloved children's author Enid Blyton is portrayed as a ruthless ice maiden with a father...
- Drama, Biography
Enid is a 2009 British biographical television film first broadcast on 16 November on BBC Four. Directed by James Hawes it is based on the life of children's writer Enid Blyton, portrayed by Helena Bonham Carter. The film introduced the two main lovers of Blyton's life.
