Sense and Sensibility (movie) facts for kids

Sense and Sensibility is a movie from 1995. It was directed by Ang Lee. The movie is based on a famous book called Sense and Sensibility, which was written by an English author named Jane Austen in 1811. Some of the main actors in the movie were Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, and Alan Rickman.

What's the Story About?

The movie Sense and Sensibility tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. After their father dies, they suddenly lose their home and most of their money. They have to move to a small cottage with their mother and younger sister.

Elinor and Marianne's Personalities

Elinor Dashwood, played by Emma Thompson, is the older sister. She is very sensible and tries to control her feelings. She thinks carefully about things before acting. Marianne Dashwood, played by Kate Winslet, is the younger sister. She is full of passion and shows her feelings openly. She loves art and music and believes in following her heart.

Love and Challenges

Both sisters experience love and heartbreak. Elinor falls in love with Edward Ferrars, played by Hugh Grant. But their relationship faces problems because of his family and other promises. Marianne falls deeply in love with the charming John Willoughby. However, she learns that following her heart too quickly can lead to sadness. The story shows how both sisters learn important lessons about love, family, and growing up in a world where money and social rules were very important.

Making the Movie

The movie was a big project. It brought together a talented group of people.

Emma Thompson's Role

Emma Thompson not only starred as Elinor Dashwood but also wrote the movie's script. She worked on the screenplay for five years to make sure it captured the spirit of Jane Austen's book. Her hard work paid off, and she won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Ang Lee's Direction

The director, Ang Lee, was from Taiwan. This was his first big movie made outside of Asia. He was known for making movies with strong emotions and beautiful visuals. He helped bring the classic story to life on screen.

Filming Locations

The movie was filmed in beautiful locations in England. These places helped show what life was like in the early 1800s. Many scenes were shot in old country houses and lovely landscapes.

Awards and Recognition

Sense and Sensibility was very popular with both audiences and critics. It won many awards.

• It won the Golden Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival. This is a very important award for movies.
• It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama.
• The movie received seven nominations at the Academy Awards. It won for Best Adapted Screenplay, as mentioned earlier.

The movie helped introduce Jane Austen's stories to a new generation of viewers. It is still loved today for its acting, beautiful scenery, and timeless story about love and family.

Images for kids

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  Emma Thompson worked on the Sense and Sensibility screenplay for five years

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  Hugh Grant, who had worked with Thompson in several films, was her first choice to play Edward Ferrars.

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  Thompson's dress for her character Elinor Dashwood

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  Sense and Sensibility was Ang Lee's first feature film outside of Asia.

See also

In Spanish: Sense and Sensibility (película) para niños