Few authors have inspired as many irresistible screen adaptations as Jane Austen. Her sharp wit, keen social observation and deeply human characters have proven timeless, just as potent in a 19th century drawing room as on a 20th century soundstage.
Some 250 years on from her birth, we bring together a rich selection of Austen films, each offering its own take on love, class, family and the quiet rebellions of strong-minded women. From sumptuous period details to sparkling dialogue, these adaptations capture the enduring charm - and bite - of Austen’s world.
We urge you to revisit these favourites – Emma Thompson’s screenplay for ‘Sense and Sensibility’ should be re-watched over and over – and find plenty to swoon over, sigh with and smile at. As an accompaniment, we also present a new French release, ‘Jane Austen Wrecked My Life’, offering an outside view into the effect of Jane Austen on all of us.
It is a rare treat to see these beloved stories on the big screen - so come along and let Austen’s world work its magic all over again.