‘Pride & Prejudice' set for re-release on its 20th anniversary
In the movie, Knightley stars as Elizabeth Bennet while Matthew Macfadyen plays the quietly intense Mr Darcy. The Joe Wright directorial will hit the screens again on July 25, 2025.
With the screenplay from Deborah Moggach, Pride & Prejudice is based on Jane Austin's 1813 novel. Set against the elegant landscapes and ballrooms of Georgian England, the film's evocative score by Dario Marianelli and poetic cinematography from Roman Osin have made it one of the most popular literary adaptations of modern cinema.
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Niharika Bijli, Lead Strategist, PVR INOX, said in a statement, 'We're delighted to bring Pride & Prejudice to PVR INOX in India following its international re-release. This year marks a milestone anniversary for this beautiful adaptation, which very quickly propelled itself into cult classic status.'
Pride & Prejudice received four Academy Awards nominations, including the Best Actor for Knightley. The movie also received the BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer for Wright.
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