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A stunning psychological drama from director Jane Campion, set against an extravagant European background of wealth and tradition. Isabel Archer (Nicole Kidman) challenges the confines of her sheltered destiny and is determined to break free and find true love. She encounters the seductive but deeply manipulative and emotionally abusive Gilbert Osmond (John Malkovich), and the shadowy Madame Merle (Barbara Hershey). Isabel is drawn into a web of betrayal and tragedy and an internal turmoil that her strength and sensitivity of character strives to awaken from. This is a sensitively crafted and ultimately uplifting film with a strong contemporary resonance.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
309877
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Seduction
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)