Enchanted April
Enchanted April is a 1991 British historical drama film directed by Mike Newell. The screenplay by Peter Barnes was adapted from Elizabeth von Arnim's 1922 novel The Enchanted April. It stars Miranda Richardson, Josie Lawrence, Polly Walker, and Joan Plowright, with Alfred Molina, Michael Kitchen, and Jim Broadbent in supporting roles.
Plot
Following World War I, Rose Arbuthnot and Lotty Wilkins, unacquainted, belong to the same ladies' club. Lotty sees Rose sigh wistfully after reading a newspaper advertisement to "those who appreciate wisteria and sunshine" for rental of a small Italian castle. Impulsively, Lotty approaches Rose, suggesting they share a month's expenses as a break from domestic tedium. Initially wary, Rose begins to fancy the idea of a vacation from her unhappy marriage. Advertising for two reputable ladies to share expenses, they find the elegant but peevish elderly Mrs. Fisher and the beautiful, aloof, and wealthy Lady Caroline Dester.
More details
| author | Peter Barnes |
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| contentLocation | London |
| director | Mike Newell |
| editor | Dick Allen |
| genre | comedy drama historical |
| keywords | advertise drawing room enduring friendship erotic novel id newspaper ad read unhappy marriage war injury war widow world war i |
| musicBy | Richard Rodney Bennett |
| nomination | Academy Award for Best Costume Design Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay |
| producer | Mark Shivas Simon Relph |
| productionCompany | BBC Film |
| publisher | BBFC British Film Institute Miramax |
| theme | female buddy |