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1 |
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Original language: |
English (ENG) |
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Subtitle: |
English (ENG) |
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Description: | Set against the stifling conformity of pre-World War I English society, E.M. Forster's Maurice is a story of coming to terms with one's sexuality and identity in the face of disapproval and misunderstanding. Maurice Hall and Clive Durham find themselves falling in love at Cambridge. In a time when homosexuality is punishable by imprisonment, the two must keep their feelings for one another a complete secret. After a friend is arrested and disgraced for "the unspeakable vice of the Greeks," Clive abandons his forbidden love and marries a young woman. Maurice, however, struggles with his identity and self-confidence, seeking the help of a hypnotist to rid himself of his undeniable urges. But while staying with Clive and his shallow wife, Anne, Maurice is seduced by the affectionate and yearning servant Alec Scudder, an event that brings about profound changes in Maurice's life and outlook.Maurice is a critically acclaimed British drama film released on DVD by Momentum, based on the novel by E.M. Forster. Set in Edwardian England, it tells the moving story of Maurice Hall as he navigates love and self-discovery in a society rife with prejudice against homosexuality. The film stars James Wilby as Maurice, whose sensitive portrayal earned widespread praise, alongside Hugh Grant as Clive Durham?one of Grant?s early standout roles before his international fame from Four Weddings and a Funeral and Notting Hill. Rupert Graves delivers an impressive performance as Alec Scudder; Graves later became known for his work in A Room with a View and Sherlock (BBC). Directed by James Ivory, renowned for his masterful adaptations such as Howards End and The Remains of the Day, "Maurice" won awards at Venice Film Festival including Best Director and Best Actor (Wilby & Graves). Producer Ismail Merchant was instrumental to its success; together with Ivory they formed Merchant Ivory Productions?a powerhouse behind many celebrated literary adaptations. Momentum Pictures is recognized for distributing high-quality films across genres in the UK market. |
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Actors: |
James Wilby, Hugh Grant, Rupert Graves, Denholm Elliott, Simon Callow, Billie Whitelaw |
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Director: |
James Ivory |
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Producer: |
Ismail Merchant |
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Manufacturer No.: |
CHMD8380DVD |
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