- The Duchess (película)
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The Duchess Título La Duquesa Ficha técnica Dirección Saul Dibb Producción Gabrielle Tana
Michael KuhnGuion Libro:
Amanda Foreman
Libreto:
Jeffrey Hatcher
Anders Thomas Jensen
Saul DibbMúsica Max Steiner Sonido Rachel Portman Montaje Masahiro Hirakubo Vestuario Michael O'Connor Reparto Keira Knightley
Ralph Fiennes
Hayley Atwell
Charlotte Rampling
Dominic CooperVer todos los créditos (IMDb) Datos y cifras País(es) Reino Unido Año 2008 Género Drama
Biografía
siglo XVIIIDuración 110 min Compañías Distribución Paramount Vantage
BBC Films
Pathé
Qwerty FilmsPresupuesto $25.2 millones
£13,5 millonesFicha en IMDb The Duchess es una película del año 2008 basada en la biografía escrita por Amanda Foreman de la escandalosa vida de la aristócrata inglesa del siglo XVIII Georgiana Spencer (Duquesa de Devonshire). La película fue lanzada en septiembre de 2008 en el Reino Unido. Originalmente la película iba a ser dirigida por Susanne Bier, pero luego el cargo de director lo tomo Saul Dibb.
Contenido
Trama
Basada en los finales del siglo XVIII. The Duchess esta basado en la vida de Georgiana Spencer, Duquesa de Devonshire. Mientras que su belleza y carisma la hicieron conocida, sus gustos extravagantes, sus aficiones a los juegos y su amor la hicieron famosa. Casada antes de cumplir 17 años con el distante duque de Devonshire quien le era descaradamente infiel, Georgiana se convirtió en una icono de la moda, una madre cariñosa y una sagaz oradora política, se frecuentaba socialmente con ministros y príncipes, ganándose así el cariño del pueblo inglés. Sin embargo la película se centra en la búsqueda desesperada del amor. El filme muestra el apasionante romance oculto que mantuvo con Charles Grey 2º Earl, el futuro primer ministro, junto a esto se muestra también el triangulo amoroso entre su esposo y su mejor amiga Elizabeth Cavendish/Elizabeth Foster.
Producción
The Duchess fue financiada por BBC Films y Pathé. La película fue rodada en los estudios Twickenhan Film Studios y en las locaciónes de Chatsworth, Bath, Holkham Hall, Clandon Park, Kedleston Hall, Somerset House y en la universidad de Greenwich.
El papel principal cayó en manos de la actriz Keira Knightley. El director Saul Dibb dijo que dirigir The Duchess fue “una oportunidad de tomar a un personaje desde el final de su infancia –se casó a los 17 años- hasta su completa adultez, 10 años después”, esto también le dio la oportunidad al director de trabajar con Ralph Fiennes quien según el director fue la co-estrella más completa con la que ha grabado.
Reparto
- Keira Knightley como Georgiana Cavendish, Duquesa de Devonshire.
- Ralph Fiennes como William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire.
- Hayley Atwell como Bess Foster.
- Charlotte Rampling como Lady Spencer.
- Dominic Cooper como Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey.
- Aidan McArdle como Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
- Simon McBurney como Charles James Fox.
Release
Marketing
Studio executives wanted to use digitally altered images of Keira Knightley in promotional materials. The alterations were specifically aimed at enlarging her breasts. However, Knightley objected to the alterations and they were not used.[1]
Theatrical release
The BBFC has classified the film as a 12A, citing the scene of implied marital rape, which is "delivered through Georgiana's screams of protest, heard from outside the bedroom door." The BBFC's PG rating allows implied sex as long as it is discreet and infrequent; the board decided that the scene in The Duchess is more than "discreet" or "implied".[2] The film had its world premiere on September 3, 2008 in Leicester Square and was released nationwide in the United Kingdom on September 5.[3] [4]
Critical reception
The film received mixed, though mostly positive, reviews gaining 61% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 142 reviews, with the consensus that "Keira Knightley squeezes into a corset again, and pulls off another worthy performance in this sumptuous and emotional period drama, that serves parallels to the Duchess's descendent Princess Diana."[5] Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian wrote that "Dibb's movie looks good" [however] "exasperatingly bland and slow-moving at all times" handing out a 2 of 5 star rating. However, Paul Hurley gave the film 8/10 and called The Duchess "an excellent new film" and states that "The Duchess stands a good chance of taking home some very big prizes at the end of the year".[6]
Most reviewers have highly praised Knightley's and Fiennes performances. Timeout London wrote: "[Saul Dibb] is also helped enormously by a mature, restrained portrayal from Knightley, a masterclass in passive aggression from Fiennes and a performance of tender seduction from Atwell."[7] The Epoch Times writes, "Ralph Fiennes brings a human quality to [the Duke] by avoiding any intent, exaggeration or ill will" and "Keira Knightley’s performance gains new depth — she not only perfectly portrays a witty and feminine Georgiana early in the film, but also a caring mother, and an abandoned woman later on. Also remarkable in this role is Knightley’s ability to portray the strengths, weaknesses, and the internal hurdles of Georgiana, as well as her internal contemplation."[8] Film Ireland writes "It is a slow movie but it is well acted with Knightley and Fiennes suited to their roles, especially Fiennes who gives a formidable and powerful performance."[9]
Cameron Baily, the co-chair of The Toronto International Festival comments; “The Duchess Of Devonshire, with Keira Knightley, which is a beautiful film and she gives a really mature performance. You’re seeing her really turn into something beyond the kind of pretty face that we’ve seen her do already so well. But she’s actually a very serious actress and she’s turning into a great, great performer.”[10]
Awards
Awards ceremony Award Category Subject Result BIFA[11] Best Actress Keira Knightley Nominated Best Supporting Actor Ralph Fiennes Nominated Best Supporting Actress Hayley Attwell Nominated Best Technical Achievement Michael O'Connor (Costume) Nominated Golden Globes Awards[12] [13] Best Supporting Actor Ralph Fiennes Nominated People's Choice Awards[14] Favourite Actress Keira Knightley Nominated Satellite Awards[15] Best Art Direction and Production Design - Nominated Best Cinematography - Nominated Best Costume Design Michael O'Connor Nominated References
- ↑ Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld. Fox News. Broadcast date: July 30, 2008.
- ↑ "The Duchess rated 12A by the BBFC" British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved on 13 August 2008.
- ↑ Pamela McClintock (2008-03-31). 2008 awards season shaping up. Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117983222.html. Consultado el 01-04-2008.
- ↑ Knightley stars at Duchess launch. BBCNews. 2008-09-03. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7596614.stm. Consultado el 04-09-2008.
- ↑ The Duchess (2008)
- ↑ «The Duchess film review».
- ↑ From Time Out London[1]
- ↑ Keira Knightley Shines in Premiere of Duchess http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/arts-entertainment/keira-knightly-the-duchess-premieretoronto-3924.html
- ↑ «The Duchess - Review».
- ↑ CityNews: Brad Pitt And Keira Knightley Among Big Names Confirmed For T.O. Film Fest
- ↑ BIFA (13-12-2008). «BIFA 2008 Nominations =BIFA». Consultado el 13-12-2008.
- ↑ Silverman, Stephen (11-12-2008). «Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt Score Golden Globe Nods». People. Consultado el 11-12-2008.
- ↑ «Nominations & Winners». Golden Globes. Consultado el 12-12-2008.
- ↑ PCA (13-12-2008). «PCA Nominations =People's Choice Awards». Consultado el 13-12-2008.
- ↑ none (13-12-2008). «[http://www.pressacademy.com/satawards/awards2008.shtml 2008 13th Annual SATELLITE™ Awards Nominees=Satellite Awards]». Consultado el 13-12-2008.
Enlaces externos
- The Duchess official website
- Ficha de The Duchess (película) en inglés y en español en Internet Movie Database.
- |Trailer, fotos y comentarios en Un mundo de cine.
- Twickenham Studios, the studio location
- Magnolia Mae Films, the production company
- Telegraph.co.uk on set report
- eFilmCritic.com interview with Dominic Cooper on The Duchess by Dan Lybarger
- http://www.amanda-foreman.com
Categorías:- Películas del Reino Unido
- Películas de 2008
- Películas románticas
- Películas dramáticas
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