Jane Austen was a great writer, breaking the stereotypes that all women are naive talkers who see the meaning of life only in marriage. It is not surprising that the author's fame spread beyond the literary society. And these 10 best films based on Jane Austen's books only prove it!
1. Emma (2020)
This film adaptation will appeal to connoisseurs of colorful graphics and daring characters. Emma (Anya Taylor-Joy) is trying hard to arrange her best friend's personal life. Because of this, the girl creates love triangles, but is not even going to stop her matchmaking plans.
2. Pride and Prejudice (2005)
The film focuses on the complex and vague relationship between the sharp-tongued Elizabeth (Keira Knightley) and the mysterious but rude Mr. Darcy (Matthew McFadien). In parallel, the love stories of the sisters of the main character are told.
3. Northanger Abbey (2007)
Katherine (Felicity Jones), fascinated by novels, dreams of adventure. Soon she will have to make her debut in high society, where the girl is thinking of becoming a part of interesting and unexpected turns of life. But the situations that happen to her are more like intrigues.
4. Arguments of reason (2007)
Anne (Sally Hawkins) is engaged to Frederick (Rupert Penry-Jones). The girl's father dissuades her from marrying her lover, citing the poverty of the chosen one. But after a few years, the financial and social situation of the heroes will change dramatically. Will Frederick be able to forgive Ann for this betrayal?
5. Emma (1996)
In this version of the film adaptation, the emphasis is more on the depth of the characters and the romanticism of the era. The basis of the plot is the same as in the movie of the same name in 2020.
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6. Mansfield Park (1999)
Little Fanny (Frances O'Connor) moves to live with wealthy relatives. Here the girl is not favored: the poor thing becomes a constant pretext for ridicule and humiliation. But the heroine still remains a kind and pure soul.
7. Sense and Sensibility (1995)
At the center of the film history are the eldest unmarried daughters of the Dashwood family, Eleanor (Emma Thompson) and Marianne (Kate Winslet). Struggling financially after their father's death, the girls are forced to move and hope that their marriages will be successful enough to save the family.
8. Love and friendship (2016)
The widow Susan (Kate Beckinsale) is sure that for her own happiness and the well-being of her daughter, she must find them both rich suitors. Beauty and cunning are not the only weapons in this woman's arsenal.
9. Austinland (2013)
This is more of a parody movie, not an adaptation, but with a very funny plot and an interesting cast. Jane (Keri Russell) is in love with the novels of the great namesake writer and strives to build her life in accordance with the author's books. The heroine goes in search of a dream man who looks like the fictional Mr. Darcy.
10. Jane Austen (2007)
The life of the writer herself could easily draw on a separate best-selling book. This film is based on Jane's memoir. It tells about the difficult situation of a woman of that time and the choice between love and duty.
