Mrs Dalloway
From the novel by Virginia Woolf, and recalling a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway (Vanessa Redgrave), an MP's wife preparing for a party that she will host that evening at her elegant London home. But, that same day, Clarissa's plans are interrupted by the sudden return of a lover she rejected 30 years ago. His arrival prompts memories of her life as a young woman. Beautifully filmed, it perfectly captures Virginia Woolf's concerns about destiny, truth, and life choices. Also starring Natascha McElhone and Rupert Graves. Directed by Marleen Gorris ('Antonia's Line').
Year: 1997
Genre: Drama, Film Festivals 1998, Virginia Woolf, Feminist Tendencies
Country: UK
Director: Marleen Gorris
Starring: Rupert Graves, Natascha McElhone, Vanessa Redgrave
Duration: 97 Minutes
Rating: M
6.9/10
Location in store: Drama
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