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Fishtank (1998)

1998-12-13 · 47m · EN
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An alcoholic, emaciated father; a grossly obese, tattooed mother; a goofy, hormone-addled brother—all together in a claustrophobic council flat. Welcome to the Billinghams'. Richard Billingham wowed the art scene with his book Ray's A Laugh. Fishtank, his first film, charts the emotional territory of the flat and the family who play out their lives within its confines.

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Richard BillinghamWriter, Director

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Genre affinityDocumentaryPacingShortDirector preference872465Country preferenceUsDecade preference1990Runtime preferenceShort

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Frequently asked questions about Fishtank

What is Fishtank about?

An alcoholic, emaciated father; a grossly obese, tattooed mother; a goofy, hormone-addled brother—all together in a claustrophobic council flat. Welcome to the Billinghams'. Richard Billingham wowed the art scene with his book Ray's A Laugh. Fishtank, his first film, charts the emotional territory of the flat and the family who play out their lives within its confines.

How long is Fishtank?

Fishtank has a runtime of 47 minutes.