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Like her direct descendent Princess Diana, Georgiana Duchess of Devonshire was a glamorous royal, much loved by the public. While her attractiveness and charm afforded her popularity, the intelligent and vulnerable Duchess was trapped within a loveless marriage to one of the country's richest men. Rebelling against the establishment, Georgina became active campaigner for the liberal party and in turn, romantically involved with Earl Grey, leading her through tragedy, self-discovery and redemption.Product Identifiers
EAN5060002836330
eBay Product ID (ePID)69213018
Product Key Features
Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Film/TV TitleThe Duchess
Release Year2009
FormatDVD
LanguageEnglish
FeaturesMaking-Of\Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary\Photo Gallery, Widescreen
GenreDrama, Period
Run Time105 Mins
Additional Product Features
Certificate12A/12
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Number of Discs1
Additional InformationAfter PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and ATONEMENT, Keira Knightley continues her reign as the queen of the period film with this 18th-century costume drama. The corset-clad actress stars as Georgiana Spenser, the Duchess of Devonshire. With her marriage to the duke (Ralph Fiennes), Georgiana achieves an impressive level of fame as Britons follow both her clothing style and her political advice. But even celebrity and wealth can't act as a salve in her marriage to the boring, boorish duke. When he begins to flaunt his affairs, Georgiana is tempted to return to a teenage crush, Charles Grey (Dominic Cooper of THE HISTORY BOYS), to the anger of her husband and her mother (Charlotte Rampling, SWIMMING POOL).<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>Fiennes's portrayal of the duke ranks roughly with his Lord Voldemort on a scale of beastly behaviour, but the acclaimed actor manages to give him a level of humanity that far surpasses what he deserves. THE DUCHESS focuses on the lack of power possessed by Georgiana and, in fact, all women of her time, and the duke is the primary agent of her suppression. As she has done with other period films from the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN series to KING ARTHUR, Knightley brings spirit to the role, as well as a regal carriage that perfectly fits the detailed costumes by Michael O'Connor. Fans of history-based drama--Georgiana was real-life royalty who is found in the genealogy of Princess Diana--will find much to like in this film, which boasts impressive locations, lush costumes, and forbidden love.
ReviewsVariety - Offers all the sumptuous visual pleasures of a historical costume drama [à]<BR><BR>Unfolds with an assured sense of rhythm and visual polish, Empire - For Knightley the part fits like a corset - itÆs an enigmatic, free-spirited turn and a role sheÆll be remembered for, probably her best role to date in a film not directed by Joe Wright, Rolling Stone - The film belongs to Knightley. There's a fire in her eyes that won't be extinguished, and it keeps us in her corner despite, or more likely because of, the mischief she sparks. It's Knightley who makes THE DUCHESS a royal treat
Sound sourceDolby Digital
Movie/TV TitleThe Duchess
Consumer AdviceContains moderate sex