Trimark Pictures ; UGC D.A. International Matrix Films and Scala present in association with Bord Scannan Na Heirann/The Irish Film Board and Radio Telefis Eireann with the participation of BSKYB and British Screen in association with IMA Films and Canal + a Scala Thunder production ; a film by Deborah Warner ; screenplay, John Banville ; producer, Yvonne Thunder ; directed by Deborah Warner