Rising British director Saul Dibb (BULLET BOY) shows his range and flair for character by turning his attentions to 18th century English aristocracy in this adaptation of Amanda Foreman’s best-selling biography Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. THE DUCHESS tells the intoxicating story of Georgiana Spencer (Knightley), whose arranged marriage to the Duke of Devonshire (Fiennes) sees her transformed into a charismatic society hostess, the centre of attention wherever she goes. But her public successes hide the cracks in their stagnant marriage and both Duke and Duchess look for affection elsewhere. Sumptuous period design and cinematography firmly placeTHE DUCHESS in the 18th century, but parallels with contemporary socialites are easily drawn.
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