Nov 08, 2005 keira knightley talks pride and prejudice. I went in and did an interview and told them my ideas. Pride and prejudice is a book written by jane austen. I am glad i never read the book or saw any pre pride and prejudice projects because i. Nor did he read jane austens novel in advance, lest it muddy his. Apr 14, 2010 keira knightley interview about pride and prejudice,matthew macfadyen and pirates of the caribbean. Keira knightley talks pride and prejudice movieweb.
The above video is a keira knightley interview on british television. Starring keira knightley as the sparkling elizabeth bennet and matthew. Episode 1 the phantom menace knightley had her first professional. Pride and prejudice joe wright interview indielondon. The major scenes that donald sutherland shares with keira knightley elizabeth bennet are quite warm and felt true to how a doting father would be with his favorite daughter. On the occasion of her birthday, lets have a look at some of keira knightleys movies that are based on books. The film was adapted from jane austens novel of the same name. Keira knightley interview about pride and prejudice,matthew macfadyen and pirates of the caribbean. Pride and prejudice the keira knightley version came out ten years. Keira knightley has been in a great number of period dramas.
Keira knightley as a waspish tomboy, able to run rings around sullen bachelor darcy matthew macfadyen with her spirited ripostes. Sumptuous scenery and a haunting soundtrack combine with incredible performances to. Keira knightley talks to bbc radio 1s film critic ali plumb about sparring with matthew macfadyen in pride and prejudice, wearing that dress in atonement and the joy of working with a young. Pride and prejudice has been made and remade so many times, from. Knightley, who admired the book from a young age, 41 said of her character, the beauty of elizabeth is that every woman who ever reads the book seems to recognise herself, with all her faults and imperfections. Nov 30, 2005 when i met keira, i realized that she asks questions of herself and other people, and is really a tomboy. Oct 19, 2019 when keira knightley first found fame, the world was a very different place. She was elizabeth bennet in the 2005 film of pride and prejudice, anna in anna karenina, georgiana duchess of devonshire in the duchessthe list goes on as a regular actress in period dramas, knightley has been keen to defend the genre, which is often diminished or mocked as blatant oscar bait or. Nov 11, 2005 knightley in pride and prejudice the jane austen classic pride and prejudice takes to the screen again, in an adaptation starring keira knightley as elizabeth bennet. Keira knightley captures the playful but plain speaking elizabeth perfectly, and matthew mcfadyen is the essence of silently smouldering darcy whose arrogant veneer.
Maybe i was just jealous of someone that damned pretty. I loved the a and e version, but was eager to see a new take. Keira knightley interview atonement collider collider. Interview with keira knightley november 30, 2005 by emanuellevy when i met keira, i realized that she asks questions of herself and other people, and is really a tomboy. Darcy, but austen fills out her novel with unforgettable characters. Pride and prejudice keira knightley interview indielondon. The cherished tale has been expanded to a 2disc edition that includes bonus features and both the widescreen and full screen version of the movie. I remember telling my mates i was doing a film based on a disney themepark ride, says the 34yearold actress. Keira knightley talks to bbc radio 1s film critic ali plumb about sparring with matthew macfadyen in pride and prejudice, wearing that. Keira knightley interview pride and prejudice promotion. Matthew macfadyen says it was surreal being reunited with. She was elizabeth bennet in the 2005 film of pride and prejudice, anna in anna karenina, georgiana duchess of devonshire in the duchessthe list goes on.
The film depicts five sisters from an english family of landed gentry as they deal with issues of marriage, morality and misconceptions. When he was sent the script for pride, hed never read the novel. But will it live up to the book and the muchloved bbc tv series. Domino has a crazy script anyway, so its difficult at the best of times to get your head into that, but even more difficult when your head is so far into pride and prejudice and elizabeth bennet, its impossible, so i couldnt talk to him, and i was getting so freaked out, that i wouldnt be able to make the transition in time. The book, titled first impressions, was jane austens original title for. Darcy paired with keira knightleys lizzie is so intensely perfect and beautiful. Keira knightley became one of britains biggest young stars. Joe wright director interview pride and prejudice feature keira knightley special feature. Nov 16, 2005 keira knightley interview pride and prejudice promotion ebennet. This lizzie bennett is beautiful, spirited and witty but at times also awkward, giggly and.
Keira knightley is the films heroine, elizabeth bennet, alongside spooks star matthew macfadyen as mr darcy. But it occurred to me that this would be the first film adaptation of pride and prejudice employing an actress who was actually the right age. Darcy paired with keira knightley s lizzie is so intensely perfect and beautiful. Keira knightley and matthew macfadyen pride and prejudice. This channel was generated automatically by youtubes video discovery system.
Keira knightleys movies that are an adaptation of books. Pride and prejudice feature keira knightley special feature. Keira knightley stars in the lead role of elizabeth bennet, while matthew macfadyen plays her. Pride and prejudice interviews matthew macfadyen darcylicious. Ive been obsessed by the book since i was about seven, i had all the austen series on book tape. Her starring roles in independent films and period dramas have earned her nominations for two british academy film awards, three golden globe awards, and. Jan 11, 2019 keira knightley talks to bbc radio 1s film critic ali plumb about sparring with matthew macfadyen in pride and prejudice, wearing that dress in atonement and the joy of working with a young. Jennifer ehle and colin firth starred in the bbcs 1995 adaptation of jane austens novel credit. The keira knightley version is quite faithful to the spirit of the novel.
This adaption is stunning, beautiful and breathtaking. Search, discover and share your favorite keira knightley pride prejudice gifs. Keira knightley captures the playful but plain speaking elizabeth perfectly, and matthew mcfadyen is the essence of silently smouldering darcy whose arrogant veneer masks depths of sensitivity and vulnerability. The book was published anonymously, and the readership were immediately clamouring to find out who the author was, all the copies were sold out and they immediately had to reprint. Dec 12, 2007 already playing in limited release, but expanding to more theaters this weekend, is director joe wrights follow up to pride and prejudice.
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