The House of Mirth
– A woman risks losing her chance of happiness with the only man she has ever loved...
A woman risks losing her chance of happiness with the only man she has ever loved.
07 Mar 2001
English, French, German
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Terence Davies
Edith Wharton (novel), Terence Davies
Gillian Anderson, Dan Aykroyd, Eleanor Bron, Terry Kinney
Terence Davies' The House of Mirth is a tragic love story set against a background of wealth and social hypocrisy in turn of the century New York. Lily Bart is a ravishing socialite at the height of her success who quickly discovers the precariousness of her position when her beauty and charm start attracting unwelcome interest and jealousy. Torn between her heart and her head, Lilly always seems to do the right thing at the wrong time. She seeks a wealthy husband and in trying to conform to social expectations, she misses her chance for real love with Lawrence Selden.
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 6 wins & 28 nominations.
Sony Pictures Classics