‘The things that connect us are fraying’: James Graham short film explores what it means to be English
Ahead of England’s first knockout game of the World Cup, Love Letter to England celebrates what English people have in common What does it mean to be English? Ahead of England’s first knockout game of the World Cup, Ian McKellen and the award-winning playwright James Graham have released a short film that attempts to answer that deceptively simple question. The film, Love Letter to England, explores and celebrates what people across the country have in common. It draws on early contributions to
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The film draws on early contributions to the National Conversation initiative where people share their views on supporting the England team and what it means to belong. Photograph: James GrahamView image in fullscreenThe film draws on early contributions to the National Conversation initiative where people share their views on supporting the England team and what it means to belong. Photograph: James GrahamCommunities‘The things that connect us are fraying’: James Graham short film explores what it means to be EnglishAhead of England’s first knockout game of the World Cup, Love Letter to England celebrates what English people have in commonAamna Mohdin Community affairs correspondentTue 30 Jun 2026 19.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleWhat does it mean to be English? Ahead of…
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