Another Country (1984)

In the frost-bitten heart of Moscow, an aging British man, Guy Burgess, sits down for a revealing interview with American journalist Julia Schofield. He reflects on his life's path and how he deviated from his quintessentially British upbringing. As the story unspools, the narrative time-travels back to Burgess's senior year at an elite British boys' school in the 1930s. At this school, Burgess forms an unlikely friendship with Tommy Judd, a fellow outsider. Judd, a fiercely intellectual Marxist, refuses to partake in the oppressive traditions of the school, handed down generation after generation like heirlooms. Burgess, on the other hand, seeks to climb the social ladder to become a 'God' - a top prefect - as a stepping stone to a diplomatic career. He is openly homosexual in an era of suppression and believes he's fallen in love for the first time with a classmate, James Harcourt. The school's social ecosystem is delicate yet resilient. The upperclassmen tolerate Burgess's sexual orientation to maintain peace, while Judd earns respect for his unwavering principles. But when an incident involving another student sweeps through the school, it casts a harsh spotlight on everyone's activities and behaviors. Judd is presented with a challenge that both aligns with his Marxist ideals and contradicts his stand against school traditions. Meanwhile, a power struggle erupts, pitting the students against Fowler, a student who commands the school like a military officer. This battle will shape not only the school's future but also the course of Burgess's entire life. Based on Julian Mitchell's award-winning play, "Another Country" is a captivating exploration of the impact of 1930s public school life on Burgess. His struggle with his homosexuality and his refusal to "play the game" eventually lead him eastwards, towards the cold embrace of communist Russia. This is a tale of rebellion, identity, and the power of principles in a world that demands conformity.

Another Country is a drama movie featuring Rupert Everett and directed by Marek Kanievska.

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