FILM COUNCIL

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That this House congratulates Gurinder Chadha, the writer, director and producer of Bend it Like Beckham for her insightful and amusing film on modern British life; congratulates Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley and all of the cast for their enjoyable and positive portrayal of young British women; welcomes the Film Council's support for Bend it Like Beckham; notes that the film took over ú2 million at its first weekend, making it one of the most successful British funded films ever; welcomes the benefits which Britain's film industry adds to the economic, social and cultural well-being of the United Kingdom; and believes that all honourable Members should take the opportunity to see the film.