Let's celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth with the latest adaptation of Emma.
In this 2020 version "the chemistry . . . is electric and volatile . . . sizzling with all the heat, passion and awkwardness of genuine romance."
Anya Taylor-Joy is Emma, supported by a spectacularly stella cast, including Bill Nighy, Miranda Hart and Johnny Flynn.
What a treat to immerse yourself in this movie, inside Haddo's magnificent Georgian mansion. People in portraits on the walls could have stepped right out of Emma's world, and the film is full of shots of country houses that look just like Haddo - it's the perfect setting to sit back and enjoy this witty, comic, Regency masterpiece, given a bold and creative treatment.
The director, Autumn de Wilde, is an exceptional photographer, making the cinematography in this movie outstanding ... an exquisite visual feast of a film.
"De Wilde’s approach to this tale of frenzied and complicated social activity is both elegant and comedic."
The list of awards and nominations for this movie goes on forever: 8 wins and 53 nominations, including best new film director, best actress, best costume design, best period drama, best female director, best picture, best production design, best musical score, best equality of the sexes, best grown up love story, best cinematography and best adapted screenplay .... so unsurprisingly, it is billed as a MUST SEE movie.
"This adaptation mixes screwball comedy, romantic charm and social satire to delightful effect."
There will be popcorn too!
Cert. U
Haddo's Library has a limited number of seats for movie screenings, so be sure to book your tickets early.
IMPORTANT:
- Travel Time: REMEMBER to leave plenty of time for Haddo's very long drive from the main road to the car park, and then the walk from the carpark to the House. Please allow 20-30mins from the main road.
- Don't be late : We may not be able to admit late-comers because the front doors are locked just before the movie starts, upstairs in the Library. You don't want to be left outside!
