Pride and prejudice

Format:

Video disc

Title:

Pride and prejudice

ISBN:

9781422969304

Publication Information:

[New York] : A & E Television Networks : Distributed by New Video, [2010]

Physical Description:

2 videodiscs (approximately 323 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

General Note:

Title and credits from container.

Based on the novel by Jane Austen.

Originally produced for television in 1995.

Special features: featurettes: Lasting impressions: an impromptu walkabout with Adrian Lukis and Lucy Briers; Turning point; Uncovering the technical restoration process.

Contents:

V.1 Jane Austen biography/bibliography ; Talent biographies/filmographies ; Anamorphic widescreen presentation ; Interactive menus ; scene selection -- v. 2 Behind-the-scenes featurette "The making of Pride and prejudice" ; Anamorphic widescreen presentation ; Interactive menus ; Scene selection.

Summary:

The story of lively and rebellious Elizabeth Bennet, one of five unmarried daughters living in the countryside of nineteenth-century England, in a world where an advantageous marriage is a woman's sole occupation.

Personal Subject:

Bennet, Elizabeth (Fictitious character)-Drama.

Bennet, Elizabeth (Fictitious character)

Subject(s):

Young women -- England -- Drama.

Courtship -- England -- Drama.

Social classes -- Drama.

England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Drama.

Geographic Term:

England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Drama.

England

Genre:

Television mini-series.

Television adaptations.

Fiction television programs.

video recordings (physical artifacts)

Drama

Fiction television programs

Historical television programs

Made-for-TV movies

Romance television programs

Television adaptations

Television mini-series

Video recordings for the hearing impaired

Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Romance television programs.

Historical television programs.

Made-for-TV movies.

Video recordings.

Added Author:

Firth, Colin, 1960-

Ehle, Jennifer, 1969-

Steadman, Alison, 1946-

Whitrow, Benjamin.

Harker, Susannah.

Chancellor, Anna.

Sawalha, Julia, 1968-

Davies, Andrew, 1936-

Austen, Jane, 1775-1817. Pride and prejudice.

Added Corporate Author:

Arts and Entertainment Network.

New Video Group.

British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service.

BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc.

Chestermead Ltd.

Holds:

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Summary

Jane Austen's classic novel is brought to the screen once again in this intelligent and witty romantic drama. Elizabeth Bennett (Jennifer Ehle) is one of five sisters living on a British country estate in the 1800s. At a time and place in which matrimony is considered a woman's logical goal in life, Elizabeth displays a cautious reluctance toward marriage -- so when a wealthy young man, Fitzwilliam Darcy (Colin Firth) expresses an interest in courting her, she isn't so sure she cares for him. Elizabeth and Darcy discover that they have a great deal to learn about each other -- and no small amount to overcome in their minds -- if they are to find happiness together. Pride and Prejudice was produced as a five hour mini-series by the BBC and was first shown in the U.S. on the A&E cable network. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Reviews (1)

Library Journal Review

The third time is finally the charm for this definitive screen adaptation of Jane Austen's 1813 classic, with Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy and Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth Bennet. Coproduced with the BBC, this A&E version originally aired in 1995 and was previously released on DVD in 2001 and 2006. The more recent "special edition" appreciably upped the overall picture quality but attenuated the color scheme that contributed to the six-part miniseries winning an Emmy Award for best costume design. Shot in Super-16(mm), which was typical of British TV productions of its era, P&P still looks pretty lush in this restored edition. Among the several worthy second-disc featurettes is a revealing demonstration of the digital restoration process. Libraries owning either earlier release should weed their collections and offer this timeless classic in a condition that shows its many virtues to best advantage for a new generation of viewers and for those who might like getting reacquainted with an old favorite.-Jeff T. Dick, Davenport, IA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.