Rent Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius (2025)
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2h 50min
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- Synopsis:
Jane Austen (Emöke Zsigmond) 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, Kate Atkinson, Colm Tóibín, Bee Rowlatt, Paula Byrne, Louise Curran, Paddy Bullard, Priya Atwal, Tom Bennett, Helen Fielding, Candice Carty-Williams, Cherie Blair, Alan West, Ken Loach, Klára Spilák
- Directors:
- Ali Naushahi
- Producers:
- Attila Horvath, Alice Boorman
- Narrated By:
- Juliet Stevenson
- Writers:
- Ali Naushahi, Alice Boorman
- Studio:
- Dazzler
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Documentaries, TV Dramas
