The Portrait of a Lady
The Portrait of a Lady is a 1996 British-American film directed by Jane Campion and adapted by Laura Jones from Henry James' 1881 novel of the same name.
Plot
Isabel Archer is a woman who has already rejected many suitors, including the wealthy Lord Warburton and Caspar Goodwood, to whom she had initially given hope. Caspar's arrival is arranged by Henrietta, a close friend of Isabel who cares for her deeply. Isabel's strong character and free-spirited nature are adored by her cousin, Ralph Touchett, who persuades his father, her uncle, to give Isabel money so that she can be rich and independent. Upon her uncle's death, Isabel receives a fortune.
More details
| author | Laura Jones |
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| contentLocation | Italy |
| director | Jane Campion |
| editor | Veronika Jenet |
| genre | drama |
| keywords | abusive husband best friend consumption deathbed engage first wife learn let her go married reject trap tuberculosis unhappy marriage |
| musicBy | Wojciech Kilar |
| nomination | Academy Award for Best Costume Design Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| producer | Monty Montgomery Steve Golin |
| productionCompany | PolyGram Filmed Entertainment |
| publisher | BBFC Gramercy Pictures |
| recordedAt | Santa Monica |
| theme | feminist romantic drama |