Director: Julian Jarrold
Starring: Anne Hathaway as Jane Austen and James McAvoy
as Tom Lefroy. Also stars Julie Walters, James Cromwell
and Maggie Smith.
Won several awards and nominations.
Plot:
The year is 1795 and young Jane Austen is a feisty
20-year-old and emerging writer who already sees a world
beyond class and commerce, beyond pride and prejudice,
and dreams of doing what was then nearly unthinkable -
marrying for love. Naturally, her parents are searching
for a wealthy, well-appointed husband to assure their
daughter's future social standing. They are eyeing
Mr.Wisley, nephew to the very formidable, not to mention
very rich, local aristocrat Lady Gresham, as a
prospective match. But when Jane meets the roguish and
decidedly non-aristocratic Tom Lefroy, sparks soon fly
along with the sharp repartee. His intellect and
arrogance raise her ire - then knock her head over
heels. Now, the couple, whose flirtation flies in the
face of the sense and sensibility of the age, is faced
with a terrible dilemma. If they attempt to marry, they
will risk everything that matters - family, friends and
fortune.
Locations:
Locations that were used for this film include
Killruddery House and Gardens and Ardmore Studios in
Bray.
The well-wooded setting of the picturesque Church of
Ireland Church and the small bridge in Cloghleagh, near
Manor Kilbride, were used as the local church in the
film.
Wicklow Courthouse in Wicklow Town was used for the
opening scenes of the film.
Ardmore Studios
Luggala Estate, near Roundwood provides the backdrop for
the family picnic and various other scenes.
