Howard's End

Beschrijving
Howards End is E M Forster's beautifully subtle story of the criss-crossing paths of the privileged and those they disdain--and of a remarkable pair of women who can see beyond class distinctions. Dramatic and tragic but also surprisingly funny, this James Ivory film focuses on a pair of unmarried sisters (Emma Thompson, who won an Oscar, and Helena Bonham Carter) who befriend a poor young clerk (Sam West) and, without meaning to, ruin his life. Meanwhile, Thompson also makes the acquaintance of a dying neighbour (Vanessa Redgrave), who leaves her a family home in her will--which her husband (Anthony Hopkins) destroys. But, ironically, he meets and falls in love with Thompson, even as their paths once more intersect with the increasingly miserable young clerk. Ruth Prawer Jhabvala's beautifully economical script also won an Oscar.
Based on E.M. Forster's 1910 novel, Howards End is a masterful Edwardian Age romance. Directed by James Ivory, the film was adapted for screen by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, who won the Academy Award for Best Screenplay for this work. Emma Thompson also won an Academy Award for her performance in the character of Margaret Schlegel.

Director: James Ivory

Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Vanessa Redgrave

Ondertiteling: Engels