Pride and Prejudice
(Universal Studios, 2005)
Mrs. Bennett and (left to right) sisters Mary,
Lydia and Lizzie The glorious world of Jane Austen is brought back to the screen in all its romance and wit in Pride and Prejudice. The classic tale of love and misunderstanding unfolds in class-conscious England near the close of the 18th century. The five Bennet sisters — Lizzie (Keira Knightley), Jane (Rosamund Pike), Lydia (Jena Malone), Mary (Talulah Riley), and Kitty (Carey Mulligan) — have been raised well aware of their mother's (Brenda Blethyn) fixation on finding them husbands. The spirited and intelligent Elizabeth, however, strives to live her life with a broader perspective, as encouraged by her doting father (Donald Sutherland).
When wealthy bachelor Mr. Bingley (Simon Woods) takes up residence in a nearby mansion, the Bennets are abuzz. Amongst the man's sophisticated circle of London friends and the influx of young militia officers, surely there will be no shortage of suitors for the Bennet sisters. Eldest daughter Jane seems poised to win Mr. Bingley's heart. Lizzie meets the handsome Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), and the battle of the sexes is joined. Their encounters are frequent and spirited yet far from encouraging. A crisis involving youngest sister Lydia soon opens Lizzie's eyes to the true nature of her relationship with Mr. Darcy. The ensuing rush of feelings inspires the Bennets to reaffirm what is most important in life.
— Plot synopsis adapted from www.prideandprejudicemovie.net
- Cast: Keira Knightley, Donald Sutherland and Brenda Blethyn
- Director: Joe Wright
- Running time: 127 minutes
- Speaker: University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor of English, Emily Auerbach
- When and where: the auditorium of the Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street, Madison, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2008
Admission to all the screenings is free to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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