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    The White Countess 2005 POSTER

    The White Countess

    2005

    English

    6.5

    7

    49%

    49%

    Action

    air raid

    american abroad

    countess

    Drama

    History

    nightclub owner

    Romance

    shanghai, china

    taxi dancer

    War

    James Ivory James Ivory Director Lee Pace Lee Pace as Crane Hiroyuki Sanada Hiroyuki Sanada as Matsuda Ralph Fiennes Ralph Fiennes as Todd Jackson Terence Harvey Terence Harvey as Walters
    In 1930s Shanghai, 'The White Countess' is both Sofia, a fallen member of the exiled Russian aristocracy, and a nightclub created by a blind American diplomat who asks Sofia to be the centerpiece of the world he wants to create.
    The Europeans 1979 POSTER

    The Europeans

    1979

    English

    6.1

    4

    84%

    38%

    19th century

    Action

    baroness

    Drama

    immigration

    marriage

    new england

    period drama

    Romance

    James Ivory James Ivory Director Lee Remick Lee Remick as Eugenia Young Tim Woodward Tim Woodward as Felix Young Helen Stenborg Helen Stenborg as Mrs. Acton Wesley Addy Wesley Addy as Mr. Wentworth
    An adaptation of Henry James' novel about the Countess Eugenia Münster and her brother Robert, expatriate Americans who have grown up in Europe. Returning to prosperous relatives in New England, Eugenia hopes to make an advantageous marriage with a wealthy cousin. While Eugenia encounters obstacles, Robert finds his suit bearing fruit.
    Jefferson in Paris 1995 POSTER

    Jefferson in Paris

    1995

    English

    5.7

    8

    33%

    35%

    Action

    ambassador

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    france

    History

    paris, france

    revolution

    Romance

    versailles

    James Ivory James Ivory Director Vincent Cassel Vincent Cassel as Camille Desmoulins Éric Génovèse Éric Génovèse as Liberal Aristocrat Nancy Marchand Nancy Marchand as Madame Abbesse Todd Boyce Todd Boyce as William Short
    His wife having recently died, Thomas Jefferson accepts the post of United States ambassador to pre-revolutionary France, though he finds it difficult to adjust to life in a country where the aristocracy subjugates an increasingly restless peasantry. In Paris, he becomes smitten with cultured artist Maria Cosway, but, when his daughter visits from Virginia accompanied by her attractive slave, Sally Hemings, Jefferson's attentions are diverted.
    Surviving Picasso 1996 POSTER

    Surviving Picasso

    1996

    English

    6.3

    11

    33%

    60%

    Action

    Biography

    Drama

    france

    infidelity

    love triangle

    nudity

    paris, france

    Romance

    wwii

    James Ivory James Ivory Director Julianne Moore Julianne Moore as Dora Maar Natascha McElhone Natascha McElhone as Françoise Gilot Peter Gerety Peter Gerety as Marcel Anthony Hopkins Anthony Hopkins as Pablo Picasso
    The passionate Merchant-Ivory drama tells the story of Francoise Gilot, the only lover of Pablo Picasso who was strong enough to withstand his ferocious cruelty and move on with her life.
    The City of Your Final Destination 2009 POSTER

    The City of Your Final Destination

    2009

    English

    6.3

    10

    39%

    39%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    graduation

    Romance

    uruguay

    James Ivory James Ivory Director Anthony Hopkins Anthony Hopkins as Adam Charlotte Gainsbourg Charlotte Gainsbourg as Arden Langdon Laura Linney Laura Linney as Caroline Hiroyuki Sanada Hiroyuki Sanada as Pete
    28-year-old Kansas University doctoral student Omar Razaghi wins a grant to write a biography of Latin American writer Jules Gund. Omar must get through to three people who were close to Gund – his brother, widow, and younger mistress – so he can get authorization to write the biography.
    Mr. & Mrs. Bridge 1990 POSTER

    Mr. & Mrs. Bridge

    1990

    English

    6.5

    4

    82%

    44%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    kansas city

    lawyer

    overbearing father

    rebellious daughter

    suicide

    James Ivory James Ivory Director Robert Sean Leonard Robert Sean Leonard as Douglas Bridge Joanne Woodward Joanne Woodward as India Bridge Austin Pendleton Austin Pendleton as Mr. Gadbury Paul Newman Paul Newman as Walter Bridge
    Set during World War II, an upper-class family begins to fall apart due to the conservative nature of the patriarch and the progressive values of his children.
    Maurice 1987 POSTER

    Maurice

    1987

    English

    7.6

    76

    82%

    87%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    coming out

    Drama

    england

    forbidden love

    homophobia

    Romance

    secret love

    James Ivory James Ivory Director Denholm Elliott Denholm Elliott as Doctor Barry Helena Bonham Carter Helena Bonham Carter as Lady at Cricket Match Ben Kingsley Ben Kingsley as Lasker-Jones Judy Parfitt Judy Parfitt as Mrs. Durham
    After his lover rejects him, Maurice attempts to come to terms with his sexuality within the restrictiveness of Edwardian society.
    Howards End 1992 POSTER

    Howards End

    1992

    English

    27

    94%

    81%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    countryside

    Drama

    empowerment

    london, england

    Romance

    sibling relationship

    sister

    James Ivory James Ivory Director Jemma Redgrave Jemma Redgrave as Evie Wilcox Helena Bonham Carter Helena Bonham Carter as Helen Schlegel Anthony Hopkins Anthony Hopkins as Henry Wilcox Emma Thompson Emma Thompson as Margaret Schlegel
    A saga of class relations and changing times in an Edwardian England on the brink of modernity, the film centers on liberal Margaret Schlegel, who, along with her sister Helen, becomes involved with two couples: wealthy, conservative industrialist Henry Wilcox and his wife Ruth, and the downwardly mobile working-class Leonard Bast and his mistress Jackie.
    Shakespeare-Wallah 1965 POSTER

    Shakespeare-Wallah

    1965

    English

    6.8

    10

    Action

    Drama

    india

    Romance

    theatrical troupe

    James Ivory James Ivory Director Felicity Kendal Felicity Kendal as Lizzie Buckingham Utpal Dutt Utpal Dutt as Maharaja Prayag Raj Prayag Raj as Sharmaji Ismail Merchant Ismail Merchant as Theater Owner
    The story of a family troupe of English actors who travel around the towns and villages in India giving performances of Shakespearean plays. Through their travels we see the changing face of India as the old is replaced by the new, Maharajas become hotel owners, sports become more important than culture and the theater is replaced by Bollywood movies. Based on the travels of Geoffrey Kendal with his daughter Felicity Kendal.
    Heat and Dust 1983 POSTER

    Heat and Dust

    1983

    English

    6.5

    12

    79%

    58%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    british colonial

    Drama

    extramarital affair

    family history

    india

    parallel story

    Romance

    James Ivory James Ivory Director Charles McCaughan Charles McCaughan as Chid Julian Glover Julian Glover as Crawford, the District Collector Amanda Walker Amanda Walker as Lady Mackleworth Ismail Merchant Ismail Merchant as Peasant
    Anne is investigating the life of her grand-aunt Olivia, whose destiny has always been shrouded with scandal. As Anne delves into the history of her grand-aunt, she is led to reconsider her own life.
    The Divorce 2003 POSTER

    The Divorce

    2003

    English

    4.9

    8

    artist

    brother-in-law

    Comedy

    Drama

    france

    infidelity

    police

    Romance

    tourist

    James Ivory James Ivory Director Kate Hudson Kate Hudson as Isabel Walker Bebe Neuwirth Bebe Neuwirth as Julia Manchevering Glenn Close Glenn Close as Olivia Pace Naomi Watts Naomi Watts as Roxeanne de Persand
    While visiting her sister in Paris, a young woman finds romance and learns her brother-in-law is a philanderer.
    Slaves of New York 1989 POSTER

    Slaves of New York

    1989

    English

    5.7

    8

    22%

    68%

    artist community

    Comedy

    Drama

    James Ivory James Ivory Director John Harkins John Harkins as Chuck Dade Dolger Stanley Tucci Stanley Tucci as Darryl Tammy Grimes Tammy Grimes as Georgette Steve Buscemi Steve Buscemi as Wilfredo
    Meet the denizens of New York City: artists, prostitutes, saints, and seers. All are aspiring toward either fame or oblivion while hoping for love and acceptance. Instead they find high rent, faithless partners, and dead-end careers.
    A Room with a View 1985 POSTER

    A Room with a View

    1985

    English

    7.2

    28

    Action

    based on novel or book

    bed and breakfast (b&b)

    Drama

    england

    kiss

    Romance

    surrey

    tennis

    James Ivory James Ivory Director Maggie Smith Maggie Smith as Charlotte Bartlett, a Chaperon Julian Sands Julian Sands as George Emerson Helena Bonham Carter Helena Bonham Carter as Lucy Honeychurch, Miss Bartlett's cousin and charge Denholm Elliott Denholm Elliott as Mr Emerson, an English tourist
    When Lucy Honeychurch and chaperon Charlotte Bartlett find themselves in Florence with rooms without views, fellow guests Mr Emerson and son George step in to remedy the situation. Meeting the Emersons could change Lucy's life forever but, once back in England, how will her experiences in Tuscany affect her marriage plans?
    The Bostonians 1984 POSTER

    The Bostonians

    1984

    English

    6.2

    2

    81%

    37%

    19th century

    Action

    boston, massachusetts

    Drama

    feminist

    lawyer

    post civil war

    Romance

    James Ivory James Ivory Director Joely Richardson Joely Richardson as Extra Wallace Shawn Wallace Shawn as Mr. Pardon Nancy Marchand Nancy Marchand as Mrs. Burrage Charles McCaughan Charles McCaughan as Music Hall Policeman
    A bored lawyer and a suffragette vie for the attention of a faith healer's charismatic daughter.
    The Remains of the Day 1993 POSTER

    The Remains of the Day

    1993

    English

    7.8

    55

    96%

    89%

    Action

    butler

    country house

    Drama

    england

    london, england

    nazi

    newspaper

    Romance

    James Ivory James Ivory Director Anthony Hopkins Anthony Hopkins as James Stevens Lena Headey Lena Headey as Lizzie James Fox James Fox as Lord Darlington Emma Thompson Emma Thompson as Miss Kenton
    A rule-bound head butler's world of manners and decorum in the household he maintains is tested by the arrival of a housekeeper who falls in love with him in post-WWI Britain. The possibility of romance and his master's cultivation of ties with the Nazi cause challenge his carefully maintained veneer of servitude.
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