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The Europeans

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Original title

The Europeans

Year

1979

Running time

90 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

James Ivory

Screenwriter

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. Novel: Henry James

Cast

Music

Richard Robbins

Cinematography

Larry Pizer

Producer

Merchant Ivory Production

Genre

Drama | Costume Drama. 19th Century

Movie Groups

Henry James Adaptations

Synopsis

It's the fall of 1850, a few miles outside Boston. The household of the dour Mr. Wentworth receives two unannounced visitors from Europe, Eugenia and Felix, the daughter and son of his half sister. Gertrude, one of Wentworth's two daughters, is instantly infatuated with her cousins, thinking them sophisticated and worldly. She turns her back on the local Unitarian minister, Mr. Brand, who has been calling on her, to delight in the pleasure and amusement Felix offers. Another wealthy neighbor, Mr. Acton, is attracted to Eugenia, who is going through a divorce with a European aristocrat. Are the Americans being used by the penniless Europeans? Or is there real affection?

Awards: 1979: Nominated for Oscar: Best Costume Design

1979: Golden Globes: Nominated Best Foreign Film

1979: BAFTA Awards: 3 nominations, including Supporting Actress (Eichhorn)

1979: Cannes Film Festival: Nominated for Palme d'Or (Best Film)

1979: National Board of Review (NBR): nominated to Top Ten Films.

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The Europeans

1979

James Ivory

6.0

(189)