Pride & Prejudice
A romance ahead of its time.
Country
Production
Budget
$28 000 000
Box office
$120 191 768
Director
Actors
Scenario
Producer
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Paul Webster, Debra Hayward, Liza Chasin
Camera operator
Roman Osin
Composer
Artist
Sarah Greenwood, Joanna Foley
Audition
Editing
Paul Tothill
Whole Team (53)
Whole Team (53)
Short description
A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. Mr. Bennet is a gentleman living in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five daughters, but if he dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met, so the family's future happiness and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages.
What's left behind the scenes
- A different version of the film's ending was filmed for the American audience, in which Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy enjoy a romantic evening at Pemberley and kiss. This scene was cut because such an ending did not align with the conclusion of Austen's novel and could have been negatively received by British viewers.
- A different version of the film's ending was shot for the American audience, in which Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy enjoy a romantic evening at Pemberley and kiss. This scene was cut because such a finale was inconsistent with the ending of Austen's novel and could have been poorly received by British viewers.
- The movie is set in 1797. This is when Jane Austen wrote the first version of her work, which was titled 'First Impressions.' Elizabeth reads the book under this title at the very beginning of the film.
- While preparing for the scene in which Elizabeth reads a letter from her uncle regarding her sister's disappearance, a peculiar prank was devised. Having been told that the cameras were not rolling, Keira Knightley was handed a letter that read: 'I am a fake letter. Try not to laugh. We are filming.' Although Keira couldn't hide her laughter, she left the room in a somewhat disgruntled mood. At that moment, the cameras were actually turned on, and it was this take that made it into the final version of the film.
- The film is based on Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice" (1813).
- Due to Colin Firth's iconic portrayal of Mr. Darcy in the 1995 television series, the search for an actor for this role lasted approximately eight months. Over a hundred candidates auditioned before Matthew Macfadyen was approved.
- The novel Pride and Prejudice was adapted for the screen in 1938, 1952, 1968, 1980, and 1995, but according to critics, only the last adaptation fully captures the spirit of Austen's work.
- While preparing to film the scene where Elizabeth reads a letter from her uncle informing her of her sister's disappearance, a peculiar prank was devised. Instructing them not to turn on the cameras, Keira Knightley was handed a letter stating: “This is a mistake. Try not to laugh. Filming is in progress.” Although Keira couldn't hide her laughter, she left the room in a rather low mood. At that moment, the cameras were switched on, and that take was ultimately included in the final version of the film.
- Due to the gold standard set by Colin Firth's portrayal of Mr. Darcy in the 1995 television series, the search for an actor for this role lasted about eight months. More than a hundred candidates auditioned before Matthew Macfadyen was cast.
- Director Joe Wright was initially against casting Keira Knightley in his project, considering her too attractive. He changed his mind after meeting the actress in person, deciding that Keira's boyish nature would fit the role perfectly.
- Keira Knightley had always dreamed of playing Elizabeth Bennet; moreover, the actress considers herself a reincarnation of the character and often tells the press that she has dreams of being Elizabeth Bennet.
- The action of the film takes place in 1797. It was then that Jane Austen wrote the first draft of her work, which was originally titled "First Impressions." Elizabeth reads the book under this title at the very beginning of the film.
- The film is based on Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice (1813).
- Jenna M. Colaco played Lydia, the younger sister of Keira Knightley's character. In reality, Jenna is six months older than Keira.
- During the filming of the movie, Keira was actively preparing for her next project, 'Domino.' Specifically, she had her hair cut short. During the final weeks of production, she had to wear a wig and long-sleeved dresses to hide her newly developed muscles.
- Director Joe Wright was initially opposed to casting Keira Knightley in his project, considering her too attractive. He changed his mind after a personal meeting with the actress, deciding that Keira's boyish character would be perfect for the role.
- The novel "Pride and Prejudice" has been adapted for the screen in 1938, 1952, 1968, 1980, and 1995, but according to critics, only the last adaptation fully captures the spirit of Austen's work.
- Jenna Malone played the younger sister, Lydia, to Keira Knightley's character. In fact, Jenna is six months older than Keira.
- The famous English actress Emma Thompson completely rewrote some of the dialogue in the script and waived her fee in favor of the Jane Austen Foundation.
- During filming, Keira was actively preparing for her next project, "Domino." In particular, she managed to get a short haircut. In the final weeks of the filming process, she had to wear a wig and dresses with long sleeves to hide the muscles she had developed.
- Keira Knightley has always dreamed of playing Elizabeth Bennet, and moreover – the actress considers herself a reincarnation of the girl and often tells the press that she dreams Elizabeth Bennet's dreams.
- The famous English actress Emma Thompson completely rewrote some of the dialogue in the script and donated her fee to the Jane Austen fund.
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