The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society
Overview
Free-spirited writer Juliet Ashton forms a life-changing bond with the delightful and eccentric Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, when she decides to write about the book club they formed during the occupation of Guernsey in WWII.
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What makes this movie Worth Watching
The movie is based on a 2008 epistolary novel by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. It provides a unique perspective on the lesser-known occupation of Guernsey during WWII, and the island's subsequent recovery.
- Engaging and heartwarming storyline set against the backdrop of post-WWII Guernsey island.
- Excellent ensemble cast delivering compelling performances, particularly Lily James and Michiel Huisman.
- thoughtful exploration of themes such as love, friendship, resilience, and healing.
- A delightful blend of drama, romance, and historical fiction.
Fun Facts
- The title of the movie is a humorous reference to an actual event that occurred during German occupation in Guernsey. The 'potato peel pie' was invented to keep up appearances during a curfew.
- The novel, originally intended for publication posthumously by Mary Ann Shaffer due to her declining health, was instead published jointly with her niece Annie Barrows after it caught the attention of an agent.
- Some scenes were filmed in Sark, one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, standing in for Guernsey.
Available Languages
English
US
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Deutsch
DE
Title: Deine Juliet
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Français
FR
Title: Le Cercle littéraire de Guernesey
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Dansk
DK
Title: Guernseys litterære kartoffeltærteklub
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Español
ES
Title: La sociedad literaria y el pastel de piel de patata
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Català
ES
Title: La societat literària i el pastís de pela de patata
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Reviews
High quality period piece although the book is supposed to be even better. I haven't read the book so maybe you will want to do that first. Back to the movie. The cast is superb and the story is compelling. What more do you need? The story has great characters, and the the cast brings out all their emotional interests. The story unfolds in a series of flashbacks as several characters are unwilling to share what happened during the German occupation with intrepid writer Juliet. This works well to build suspense around the overall mystery. Juliet is dealing with her own tragic war memories which drive her character's choices. Guernsey is like a character too and will probably be swamped with tourists in the near future.
As far as the present, we can all have a very pleasant journey there by just watching this great movie.
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Behind the Scenes
Making Of THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY
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Romance
Featurette
Introduction