The French Lieutenants’s Woman - 1981 - 7/10
Resourceful adaptation of John Fowles’ bestseller.
Charles, gentleman naturalist, and engaged, is smitten by Sarah, a more dubious soul.
They are drawn to each other, in secret however, owing to conventions of Victorian society.
The film, diverging from the book, also features Jeremy Irons and Meryl Streep playing actors, playing the parts of Charles and Sarah.
While this may sound confusing, it works and is clear, so do not be put off if curious.
The film is beautiful to look at, though the emotional tone is cool, particularly for dual romances.
