Sense And Sensibility
A witty and deeply moving Jane Austen adaptation about two sisters caught between reason and emotion in a world shaped by love, expectation and social convention.
After the sudden death of their father, sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood lose not only their home but also their financial security. In a society where women have little independence and love is inseparable from wealth and social standing, they must navigate the uncertain path between desire and duty. While the sensible Elinor carefully conceals her emotions, Marianne throws herself wholeheartedly into romance. Their search for happiness is complicated by family expectations, class divisions and the harsh economic realities of their time.
With Sense And Sensibility, Ang Lee brought Jane Austen’s beloved novel to life in a costume drama that is much more than a romantic period piece. Behind the elegant country houses and refined humour lies a surprisingly topical story about economic dependency, social pressure, and the question of how much room there really is to make one’s own choices. Combined with Emma Thompson’s Oscar-winning screenplay, sharp dialogue, and an exceptional cast, a story unfolds in which every glance, silence, and missed opportunity takes on meaning.
Now that a new film adaptation of Austen’s novel is being released later this year, this is the perfect moment to return to the film that, for many, still represents the gold standard of the costume drama.