The directorial debut from British-Australian Frances O’Connor (Mansfield Park), Emily offers an atmospheric, incisive portrait of Wuthering Heights author Emily Brontë. Transporting cinemagoers to 19th Century England this tale of infinite creativity and desire offers a haunting drama of a young woman’s formidable journey toward discovering her vocation.
The second youngest Brontë sibling, Emily (played to perfection by Sex Education’s Emma Mackey) was only three years old when she lost her mother. Haplessly seeking the love of her father, Emily’s only ally is her brother, Branwell (Fionn Whitehead, The Duke BFF21), who empowers Emily to pursue her creative passions. As artistic discovery is fueled by romantic catastrophe, Mackey’s Brontë navigates triumphs and tragedies to create a deeply engaging and profoundly moving story.
As evidenced in Brontë’s eternal work, we see a tale of female oppression under a demanding patriarchy, as Emily presents the myriad of obstacles between Brontë as she challenged the status quo which was rooted in sexism. A brilliant showcase of talent and Brontë’s legacy.
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Toronto International Film Festival 2022
"Beautifully acted, lovingly shot, fervently and speculatively imagined. "
- The Guardian
"Shot with breathtaking beauty and acted with extraordinary emotion and grace, this exploration of the life and development of Emily Brontë is tremendously enveloping."
- The Film Stage
"It’s daring, and ravishing."
- The Spectator
Wednesday 19th October
130 min
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Gemma Jones, Fionn Whitehead, Emma Mackey, Alexandra Dowling, Oliver Jackson-Cohen
Frances O'Connor
Film Festival
English
Palace Cinema Como
