No one is bitter about a good Movie time, with its majestic production, its dream costumes and its romantic and regal plots. And although it was clear that the Jane Austen novels they were top material for this kind of script, the surprise came when we also found that they were perfectly transferable to the current context thanks to ignorantfirst, al Bridget Jones’s Diaryafter.
The author, whose works are considered a classic english literaturehe completed only six novels in his lifetime, as well as several short stories such as Lady Susan† The Watsons Yes Sanditie – which was left unfinished by his death in 1818 – as well as quite a few stories that he brought together in three parts.
In all of them, are nice ironyher critique of social conventions and especially the role of women in nineteenth-century society, combined with the idiosyncrasies and absurdity of the human mind to create a maverick writer who decided to break down social barriers, mix bourgeois characters with others from the lower middle class, and even merge them through marriage.
Sensation and sensitivity† Pride and Prejudice† Mansfield Park† Emma† Northanger Abbey Yes PersuasionAll his novels have been made into films. Sanditiehis posthumous work, has recently become a television series, and Lady Susanone of his short novels, also made its way to cinemas in 2016, starring actress Kate Beckinsale.
However, Jane Austen’s novels have not only been adapted for film and television, but also: His own life has been the subject of titles such as Young Jane Austen, in which Anne Hathaway takes on the role of the writer. This 2007 film focuses on her life before she was a famous author and her romance with an Irishman. More films about his work: meet Jane Austen† In it, six California women form a book club based on her novels and discover that their relationships — all newer and older — seem to be updated versions of the stories she wrote.
As you can see, dear readers, the list is extensive, but below we have compiled it The best adaptations of Jane Austen’s novels for the pleasure of his admirers, but also for those who want to start or deepen his magnificent work.
Directed by fashion photographer Autumn the Wilde and starring Anya Taylor Joy – who does not stop tying together successful projects -, this film is based on Jane Austen’s novel of the same name which tells the story of Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and spoiled heiress who cares more about her neighbors’ affairs (particularly keeping them in tune) than getting her own life in order. His advice will give rise to thousands of misunderstandings that to this day continue to overcome the new generations who approach the novel for the first time.
This comedy is based on the novella Lady Susan which, although written in the 1790s, only came to light in 1971. It is not known why Jane Austen did not publish it at the time, but there is also a film adaptation of it, titled Love & Friendship in its original version. Starring Kate Beckinsalewho gives life to the flirtatious and intelligent Lady Susan Vernon, this film tells the story of a recently widowed woman who unexpectedly visits her brother, whose manipulative behavior causes conflict in her life. In this context, Lady Susan also falls in love, otherwise it wouldn’t be a Jane Austen story.
Persuasion it was Jane Austen’s Last Novel and was published posthumously in 1818. He wrote it shortly after he finished Emma and tells the story of Annewho is already a little late in finding a husband according to the social conventions of the time, and decides to give a second chance to Frederick Wentworth, a captain who had wanted to marry her years earlier but was rejected. Now it is Anne who has to win him back. Is tv movie from 2007 is starring Sally Hawkins and Rupert Perry-Jones†
Northanger Abbey this one connected to Persuasion not just because both are published in the same volume, but because their stories are set in bathroom, a spa where Jane Austen used to go. This novel follows Catherine Morlanda 17 year old girl who meets her boyfriend’s friends while visiting this English city Isabella Thorpea, who invite her to visit Northanger Abbey. As a good lover of goth novels, Catherine expects it to be dark, old and full of mystery. The latest adaptation of Northanger Abbey is a tv movie starring Felicity Jones† Carey Mulligan Yes JJ Field†
The four Oscar nominations guarantee the quality of this movie starring Keira Knightley Yes Matthew Macfadyen† She plays Elizabeth Bennettone of Jane Austen’s most famous and admired heroines, and he Fitzwilliam Darcy, the shy and clumsy man who eventually conquers her, although their first encounters are far from pleasant. Does this story sound familiar to you?
Sounds familiar to you, because it’s the same story it tells Bridget Jones’s Diaryshowing that Jane Austen’s novels can be perfectly adapted to the present and become best romantic comedies† This time it’s Bridget Jones (Renée Zellwegger) who becomes an Elizabeth Bennet who is tired of fitting into a mold, and Colin firth he is the one who gives birth to Mr. Darcy, a man with so few social skills that he is a little obnoxious, although in reality he is not.
Although, as in the case of Bridget Jones’s Diaryof a more flexible adjustment from Jane Austen’s novel (which also incorporates elements from the author’s own life into the story), keeps all the romance worthy of his works† This version of 2009 stars Frances O’Connor Yes Johnny Lee Miller†
This playful adaptation of Austen’s classic novel features Gwyneth Paltrow as the lead and with a star-studded cast like Tony Colette† Jeremy Northam† Ewan McGregor Yes Alan Cumming†
emma thompson dared not only shine, but also write the script for Sensation and sensitivityadaptation of Jane Austen’s 1811 novel. He did it so well that won the 1996 Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplayand received another nomination in the Best Leading Actress category, as well as Kate Winslet, which slipped into the nominations for Best Supporting Actress. What is it about Sensation and sensitivity† The protagonists are the Dashwood Sisterswho live with their mother. After the death of their father, the family estate passes to their half-brother, John Dashwood, the only male descendant, and the sisters are left with nothing, so they have to move to a simple house in the country offered by a relative. and start a new life.
Third adjustment of Emma of the list is in the full 90s and is a crazy comedy with a lot of fashion that continues to conquer us 25 years after its premiere. Alicia Silverstone plays Cher Horowitza posh high schooler in Beverly Hills who, although she has everything, is very bored and always aware of the dramas of other people’s lives, trying to help her with her advice which of course never works.
Source: Marie Claire
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