Shakespeare In Love/Marie Antoinette/Vanity Fair

Film Description

Three contemporary tales set in lush historical settings. Comprises: Shakespeare In Love (John Madden, 1998)

A stunning cast act out this Oscar-winning romantic comedy co-written by Tom Stoppard about the story behind the creation of Romeo and Juliet.

Marie Antoinette (Sofia Coppola, 2006)

An intimate re-telling of France's iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette, from her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI aged 15 to the fall of Versailles. Kirsten Dunst portrays the ill-fated child princess in this lush visual spectacle in which Coppola tried to eschew stereotypical representations. The film is loosely based on Antonia Fraser's biography.

Vanity Fair (Mira Nair, 2004)

A successful adaptation of Thackeray's popular novel which follows the fortunes of Becky Sharp as she climbs the social ladder. Determined to reach the top, Becky schemes and seduces those who get in her way. Her progress is threatened, however, when she encounters real love.

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Related Genres

• Contemporary Film / Comedy
• Contemporary Film / Drama
• Contemporary Film / Period, Costume, Historical
• Contemporary Film / Romance
• Contemporary Film / British
• Comedy / Romance
• Comedy / Drama