Nuance, depth and a Devon landscape | Sense and Sensibility

Director Georgia Oakley wisely, as Ang Lee did, uses Dartmoor as a backdrop to the Dashwood’s new life, says Helen Tope in her review of Sense and Sensibility on the Plymouth Arts Cinema site.

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Oakley, and screenwriter Diana Reid, have clearly done their research and given their Sense and Sensibility an 18th century feel, says Helen.

“While Ang Lee’s interpretation of Austen is rightly now a classic, Georgia Oakley has found nuance and depth in Austen’s love of the 18th century that feels genuine. The performances are more understated, and the look of the film isn’t just due to current trends in film-making, but a real comment on the psychological state of a creative industry continuously under fire.”

Capturing and reflecting that emotion is also what the landscape aimed to do.

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Here’s the Devon Film Office, film-facilitation service operating in the county, was quoted as saying on the Filming in England site: “It is really rewarding being able to work with the Sense and Sensibility production team to convey the emotions of the iconic story in a Devon landscape.

“The whole experience shows the diversity and drama of the area and underlines the region’s commitment to welcome top-tier storytelling supported by an infrastructure that is excited by and welcomes filming in Dartmoor and throughout Devon.

“We aim to share our timeless and evocative environment for everyone to enjoy. The heart, heritage and history of Devon and Sense and Sensibility are an exciting match.”

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