directed by James Ivory
starring Helena Bonham Carter, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott, Julian Sands, Daniel Day Lewis and Judi Dench
When one thinks of the term film adaptation the image of Lucy Honeychurch instantly comes to mind. Adaptations have been around since film was invented, but A Room With a View somehow defines the genre with its period setting, extraordinary acting and stunning visualisations of the novel’s settings. But it is Jhabvala’s talent at transforming the written word to the screen that makes it a masterpiece. To celebrate the film’s 25th anniversary we present it here on the big screen.
The wit is what makes this film so much more alive than their other shapely, but frozen adaptations
Empire Magazine
Featuring a post film Q&A on Forster’s representation of Italy and, specifically, the adaptation of A Room With a View.
Bridport-based writer Horatio Morpurgo has written for many magazines and websites – mainly on literary themes, European affairs and the environment. He recently wrote How Thomas Hardy Expressed His Doubt, about controversial preparations for the 2012 Olympics in south-western England. He will lead a discussion about Forster’s relationship with Italy and other aspects of Samuel Butler’s influence on him, as well as the way Italy is portrayed in this film
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