Sense and Sensibility is the story of two sisters: pragmatic Elinor (Emma Thompson) and passionately wilful Marianne (Kate Winslet). When their father Henry Dashwood dies, by law his estate must pass to his eldest son from his first marriage. Suddenly homeless and impoverished, his current wife and daughters find themselves living in a simple country cottage.
From director Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain), and starring Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant, James Fleet, this special screening celebrates the 30th anniversary of the films release.
Screening as part of the Austen on Screen season.
Director Ang Lee
Year 1995
Duration
2h 16m
Language English
Cast Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman.