Anne wears loosely fit clothing and over large capes, indicating she wishes to fade into the wallpaper. Through the first third of the film, the viewer sees Anne as do the Musgroves, the Elliots and Captain Wentworth: She became an “old maid.” Her plain clothing choices, strict undo, meek behavior among her immediate family, and the solemn expression upon her countenance name Anne as hopeless. Nick Dear’s notes on the screenplay indicate that the character of Anne Elliot will be less well dressed than the rest of her family, especially Elizabeth and Sir Walter, who preen throughout the action. In this version, we are well aware that Anne Elliot “has lost her bloom.” Amanda Root goes through a change of appearance in the film, from dowdy to attractive.
Nick Dear uses candles for lighting, which provides the viewer a sense of being within the scene with the actors. The scenes are grittier and more life like. It certainly is not the pretty heritage film common to the genre. Inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion – Captain Wentworth’s Glove …ĭirector: Roger Michell Screenplay: Nick DearĪlthough I have seen the other version of Austen’s “Persuasion,” this one is my favorite.
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