Presence of Mind

– Henry James' classic tale of terror The Turn of the Screw receives yet another screen adaptation in ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 34 Minutes
Release Year:
1999
Presence of Mind (1999)

Henry James' classic tale of terror The Turn of the Screw receives yet another screen adaptation in this thriller shot in Spain. A young woman (Sadie Frost) is hired to serve as a governess for two children, Miles and Flora (Nilo Mur and Ella Jones). She is hired by their uncle, the Master (Harvey Keitel), who became the guardian of the youngsters after the death of their parents. While the governess is initially enthusiastic about her job, Miles and Flora soon prove to be quite a handful, and the housekeeper Mrs. Grose (Lauren Bacall), who oversees most of the activities at the Master's estate, is openly antagonistic to her. Before long, the governess discovers the house bears a dark secret involving Miss Jessel (Dayne Danika), the previous governess, and Fosc (Agusti Villaronga), the Master's former valet. El Celo was the first feature from director Antoni Aloy.

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Release Date:

20 Apr 2001

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-G – For All Ages

This program is suitable for all ages. Programs rated TV-G are generally suited for all audiences, though they may not necessarily contain content of interest to children. The FCC states that "this rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children 10 years of age and older, (and) most parents may let younger children watch this program unattended." The thematic elements portrayed in programs with this rating contain little or no violence, mild language, and no sexual dialogue or situations.

Director:

Antoni Aloy

Writer:

Henry James (novel), Barbara Gogny (screenplay), Antoni Aloy (screenplay), Mitch Brian (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Sadie Frost, Lauren Bacall, Ella Jones, Nilo Zimmerman

Plot:

Henry James' classic tale of terror, "The Turn of the Screw" receives yet another screen adaptation in this thriller shot in Spain. A young woman (Sadie Frost) is hired to serve as a ...

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

TVE

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.7/10