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An Education (2009)

Duration: 1hr 35mins
Genre: Drama
Director: Lone Scherfig
Performers: Carey Mulligan, Olivia Williams, Peter Sarsgaard
BBFC classification: 12A
BBFC advice: Contains moderate sex scenes.

The story of a teenage girl's coming-of-age, ‘An Education’ is set in 1961 London. Jenny, an intelligent, attractive 16-year-old falls for David, a suave, witty 30-something who even manages to sweet talk her conservative parents into approving of their relationship. As David introduces Jenny to a new sophisticated world, her long-held plans to go to Oxford begin to change. But can the relationship last, and is David all he appears to be?

Last Updated Tuesday, September 07 2010 at 03:27 AM BST

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