During one of my spur-of-the moment mood for a movie marathon, I have rummaged on my closet for some films that were adapted from the novels written by women writers from the pre-feminist period, such as as Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, Edith Wharton and Frances Hodgson Burnett. These women - have struggled to have their books published. They fought hard for their equal space in a world - mainly dominated by men and they paved the way for the future generation of women writers we know now. With all of my heart and gratitude - I salute them!
THE AGE OF INNOCENCE (1993) Rating: A- Based on the novel by Edith Wharton Directed by Martin Scorsese Screenplay by Jay Cocks and Martin Scorsese | |
LITTLE WOMEN (1994) Rating: A- Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott Directed by Gillian Armstrong Screenplay by Robin Swicord | |
A LITTLE PRINCESS (1995) Rating: A Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett Directed by Alfonso Cuaron Screenplay by Richard LaGravenese and Elizabeth Chandler | |
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (2005) Rating: A+ Based on the novel by Jane Austen Directed by Joe Wright Screenplay by Deborah Moggach | |
JANE EYRE (2011) Rating: A Based on the novel by Charlotte Brontë Directed by Cary Fukunaga Screenplay by Moira Buffini |