Get Ready to Be Emotionally Affected, Here are a Series of Romance Films Adapted from Famous Novels by Jane Austen!

Kapanlagi.com - Jane Austen is a famous novelist from England in the 18th to 19th centuries. She is known for her writing style that often touches on social issues of the time. She often incorporates irony and parody into her writing, but her excellent storytelling style makes her works widely liked.

Although Jane Austen's works were published centuries ago, her writing is still widely liked by various groups regardless of time. The satire in her stories is also well-received.

This talented English writer enjoys writing romance works that are still highly sought after by people today. This is because her readers can relate well to the characters and stories.

There are so many Jane Austen novels that have been adapted into films several times due to the captivating plots she presents. Here are some romance films based on the original works of this classic British writer that will surely pique your interest in her other writings!

1. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (2005)

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE is a film that tells the story of a noble girl named Elizabeth Bennet (played by Keira Knightley). She has 5 unmarried sisters, which makes her parents want to marry them all to wealthy men.

One day, Elizabeth meets a proud and arrogant man named Darcy (played by Matthew Macfadyen). However, their first meeting does not go well as Darcy says hurtful words to Elizabeth, making her hate him. However, Elizabeth's perception of Darcy changes because of something. From here, the twists and turns of their love story begin.

2. BECOMING JANE (2007)

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BECOMING JANE is a film that tells the love story of the original writer, Jane Austen. Jane (played by Anne Hathaway) is a child raised in a financially struggling family. This makes her mother hope that she can marry Wisley (played by Laurence Fox) who comes from a wealthy family.

Although Wisley is interested in her, Jane refuses to accept him because she wants to marry for love. Until one day, Jane meets a rebellious poor student named Tom Lefroy (played by James McAvoy). From here, their love story begins.

3. NORTHANGER ABBEY (2007)

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NORTHANGER ABBEY tells the story of a tomboyish girl named Catherine Morland (played by Felicity Jones). She has a hobby of reading and often gets lost in her own imagination. Catherine also enjoys writing stories.

One day, a wealthy couple who likes Catherine takes her to a place where she meets a man named Henry Tinley (played by JJ Field). In their first meeting, it seems like they both like each other. However, there is something that tests their love story, which is that the Tinley family has a bad rumor.

4. LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP (2016)

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LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP is a film that tells the story of a Lady named Susan Vernon (played by Kate Beckinsale) who is left by her husband. This makes her have to raise her only daughter alone. However, Lady Susan's status as a widow becomes the talk of the town.

In order to ease the rumors and ensure her daughter's future, Lady Susan decides to find a new wealthy life partner. With the help of her friend, she devises several plans regarding matchmaking. Will Lady Susan's plan succeed?

5. EMMA (2020)

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Emma tells the story of a girl from a wealthy family named Emma Woodhouse (played by Anya Taylor-Joy) who is kind-hearted but quite selfish. She tries to play matchmaker in the love lives of her friends.

Emma believes she can determine the best partner for her friend, which unknowingly makes her friend uncomfortable and unhappy. Despite thinking she knows everything about love, Emma herself is caught in a dilemma in her own love story.

So, those are some film recommendations that adapt the works of the famous writer Jane Austen. Happy watching!

Written by: Ursea Mayoriska

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