Portrait of a Lady (1996)
Erscheinungsjahr: 1996
Land: Italy, Türkiye, United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: The Portrait of a Lady, Retrato de una dama, Retratos de Uma Mulher, Portraits de femmes, Portræt af en kvinde, Naisen muotokuva, Portrait de femme, To portraito mias kyrias, Portret dame, Egy hölgy arcképe, Dyukana Shel Geveret, Ritratto di signora, Portret damy, Retrato de Uma Senhora, Портрет леди, Porträtt av en dam, Bir kadinin portresi
Regisseur: Jane Campion
Writer: Henry James, Laura Jones
Production Genre
Produzent: Producer: Monty Montgomery, Steve Golin
Co-Producer: Ann Wingate
Firmen: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Propaganda Films
Genre: Drama, Film Based On A Novel, Romance, Romance Film
Budget: N/A
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Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: 19th century, american, art, based on novel or book, europe, friendship, intellectual, manipulation, money, rich, woman director
Geschichte
Isabel Archer (Nicole Kidman), an American heiress and free spirit, travels to Europe where she befriends her cousin Ralph Touchett (John Malkovich) who has inherited a fortune from his wealthy father. Isabel's newfound independence draws the attention of Caspar Goodwood (Viggo Mortensen), but she tactfully rejects him. She forms a deeper connection with Ralph despite his poor health, and unwisely becomes entangled in an alliance with Madame Merle (Barbara Hershey). Through Madame Merle's influence, Isabel marries Gilbert Osmond (Bruce Willis), an art collector who sees Isabel as another piece of art to acquire. Isabel realizes too late that Madame Merle and Osmond had planned this union to secure her fortune. She finds solace in Osmond's daughter Pansy until she learns the truth about Pansy's parentage from Osmond's sister, the Countess Gemini (Valeria Golino). Isabel ultimately leaves Osmond and returns to Ralph's side as he dies, acknowledging their deep spiritual connection.
Zusammenfassung
Portrait of a Lady (1996) is a drama film directed by Jane Campion, based on Henry James' novel of the same name. Set in the late 19th century, it explores themes of wealth, manipulation, and independence through Isabel Archer's journey in Europe. The movie follows Isabel as she navigates her newfound fortune, forms relationships with various characters including Ralph Touchett and Caspar Goodwood, and becomes embroiled in a manipulative scheme orchestrated by Madame Merle and Gilbert Osmond. Nicole Kidman portrays Isabel, marking Campion's second collaboration with Kidman following their acclaimed work on 'The Piano' (1993). The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival and was released worldwide.
