The House of Mirth (12A)
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Tue 28 Oct
Terence Davies exchanges Merseyside for the Hudson in The House of Mirth, his adaptation of Edith Wharton’s novel – a coolly removed examination of hypocrisy and social manoeuvring within New York’s social elite.
Gillian Anderson plays an attractive socialite destined to be ostracised – inviting jealousy and resentment in spite of her good nature.
Underlining the precariousness of a woman’s position within a malevolent sphere of male power and influence, Davies adopts his usual elliptical style with an undercurrent of rage, despair, and trickery just beneath the decorum.
The House of Mirth is newly remastered by the BFI and part of the BFI's celebration of Terence Davies's career running in October and November.
The House of Mirth screens on general release from Fri 24 Oct, with screenings going on sale Tue 21 Oct.
- Director
- Terence Davies
- Cast
- Gillian Anderson, Dan Aykroyd, Laura Linney
- Duration
- 141 min
- Opening
- Fri 24 Oct
- Year
- 2000
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
Certificate: 12A
