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The Portrait of a Lady (1996)

The Portrait of a Lady (1996)

Drama Romance
Release Date: 1996, October 17
Directors: Jane Campion
Countries: United Kingdom, Italy, United States of America
Production: Propaganda Films, Propaganda Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Cast: Richard E. Grant, Christian Bale, Viggo Mortensen, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Pat Roach, Shelley Duvall, Nicole Kidman, Martin Donovan, Barbara Hershey, John Gielgud, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker

Overview:

Ms. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhearted cousin writes her into his fatally ill father's will. Suddenly rich and independent, Isabelle ventures into the world, along the way befriending a cynical intellectual and romancing an art enthusiast. However, the advantage of her affluence is called into question when she realizes the extent to which her money colors her relationships.

Keywords:

based on novel or book woman director friendship europe money 19th century intellectual manipulation rich american art