The Personal History of David Copperfield

20191h 59min

A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece, The Personal History of David Copperfield, set in the 1840s, chronicles the life of its iconic title character as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it. From his unhappy childhood to the discovery of his gift as a storyteller and writer, David’s journey is by turns hilarious and tragic, but always full of life, colour and humanity.

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THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD | “I Like To Pretend He Speaks” Clip | Searchlight

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LIVING ROOM Q&As: The Personal History of David Copperfield with Armando Iannucci & Nikki Amuka-Bird

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THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures

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Dev Patel & Armando Iannucci on The Personal History of David Copperfield | Film4 Interview Special

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The Personal History of David Copperfield - International Trailer - In Cinemas 2020

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