Rent Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius (2025)
2h 50min
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- Synopsis:
Jane Austen forged a triumphant literary legacy. Far removed from the bonnets and ballrooms of her novels, she lived through an era of revolutions, war, disease, and inequality. Within a society that tightly constrained women's roles, Austen transcended the turbulence around her to craft timeless masterpieces, rich with social commentary, wit, and vivid characters that continue to resonate today Living a largely secluded life in the countryside, Austen drew inspiration from her surroundings and personal experiences. Her unwavering determination led her to reject a wealthy suitor, battle reluctant publishers, and publish anonymously before her work gained acclaim. This series reexamines her extraordinary journey, revealing how her sharp, subversive critiques of high society reflected the upheavals of her time and why her voice still captivates readers centuries later. - Actors:
- Charity Wakefield, Greta Scacchi, Tamsin Greig, Greg Wise, Samuel West, Emoke Zsigmond
- Directors:
- Ali Naushahi
- Producers:
- Alexander Parsonage, Emily Thompson
- Narrated By:
- Juliet Stevenson
- Writers:
- Ali Naushahi, Alice Boorman
- Studio:
- Dazzler
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Documentaries, TV Dramas
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