Picking up where the 1975 classic ‘The Naked Civil Servant’ left off, John Hurt reprises his role as Quentin Crisp. This entertaining and poignant film for ITV and Logo explores the last twenty five years of Quentin’s life, tracing his journey from an easily shocked London to a fabulously shocking New York.
Awards
Berlin International Film Festival/Teddy Award, 2009
Winner: John Hurt, Outstanding Performance as an Actor
Winner: Richard Laxton, Best Director
Hamburg Lesbian and Gay Film Festival/ The Globula 2009
Winner: Best Feature
BAFTA TV Awards, 2010
Nominated: John Hurt, Best Actor
BAFTA TV Craft Awards, 2010
Nominated: Joey Attawia, Costume Design
Nominated: Beth Mickle, Production Design