Jane Eyre
She sought refuge… and found a place haunted by secrets.
Overview
After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meet the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Mr. Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Mr. Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?
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What makes this movie Worth Watching
Set in the 19th century, the film reflects the societal norms, values, and expectations of Victorian England, particularly regarding class distinctions, gender roles, and the struggle for individuality and self-expression
- Exceptional performances by Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender, captivating adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's classic novel, explores deep themes of love, identity, and social justice, and features beautiful cinematography
Fun Facts
- The novel 'Jane Eyre' was published anonymously in 1847, with Charlotte Brontë using the pseudonym Currer Bell. The film's opening scene depicts a young girl reading this very book, foreshadowing its importance; Michael Fassbender and his real-life partner Alicia Vikander play romantic leads in the movie but are not portrayed as lovers due to their significant age difference in reality; Jane Eyre's iconic red room was inspired by a real-life red room at the National Trust's Thornfield Hall, which served as one of the filming locations