26.2 Old Films For New 

Pride and Prejudice 
Genre: Drama/Romance
Released:2005
Directed by: Joe Wright 

Plot: In this adaptation of the Jane Austin classic, Elizabeth Bennet lives with her mother, father and sisters in the English countryside. As the eldest, she faces mounting pressure from her parents to marry.When the outspoken Elizabeth is introduced to the handsome and upper-class Mr Darcy, sparks fly. Although there is obvious chemistry between the two Darcy's overly reserved attire threatens the blossoming relationship.

                                                                                                       
The culture background of this film 

The cultural background of 'Pride and Prejudice' would be English. It is set in the countryside of England and the countryside is very quiet and peaceful compared to the city, so the characters would be expected to be living rather quiet lives.
                                                                                                           
Do they have any stars
The most recognisable names of the film include; Keira Knightley, Donald Sutherland and Rosamund Pike, which helped the films directors and writers  win awards such as BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer, Satellite Award for Best Costume Design. Keira Knightley is best known for her work on earlier British films such as Bent it Like Beckham and Love Actually. As for Donald Sutherland, his later work in the film series The Hunger Games as President Snow is widely recognised. Finally, Rosamund Pike. This film was the one that put her on the map and helped her gain popularity as an actress. 

The budget assigned to this film
When creating films budget the assigned to it is important because it tells you how much the film is worth. Pride and Prejudice cost £22 million ($39 million). The budget for the film came form both British and Hollywood productions. The film made $121.1 million at the Box office which is really successful and helped cover the cost of the overall final film.

What Production house made this film
This production companies behind this film were StudioCanal and Working Title Frames. StudioCanal is French film production and distribution company that owns the third largest film library in the world. The company was founded in 1988, therefore it is still really young and mainly focused of making French and European films at the start of their company but ended up branching out and creating films such as JFK, Cliffhanger and Free Willy. Working Title Films is a British television and film company owned by Universal Pictures and founded in 1983. They have produced films such as Love Bites and TV shows like The Tudors. These companies coming together makes it an international co-production because two companies that focus on different things when creating their films teamed  up and created this production.

Mainstream or Independent
Pride and Prejudice is considered a mainstream film because of the actors, production houses and money used. These things are important when determining whether a film is independent or mainstream because of the amount of money it cost to make it and the actors used. The lower the budget, the more likely it is to be an indie film.

Ratings of the film
This film has received quite high ratings from companies such as IMDb (7.8/10) Metacritic(82%) and Rotten Tomatoes(86%)

Who distributed the film in the UK and worldwide and what cinemas may have shown it
The companies StudioCanal and Working Title Frames helped distribute their film and obviously paid television stations to advertise their movie during breaks on TV, this helps gain their target audience depending on the station as well as others. Cinemas that may have shown it here in England are ones like VUE and Odeon, because these cinemas typically premiere mainstream films.

What certificate did they receive in the UK and why
The certificate that film received was a U, which stands for universal, therefore it is suitable for all audiences of all ages.

Are there any sequels to this film/ part of a film series
Unfortunately there are no sequels to this film especially since its been remade so many times.


There have been many spin offs from the Pride and Prejudice franchise such as The Liz Bennet Diaries on YouTube, which was an adaptation of the original book but conveyed in a series of vlogs.  TV mini series Pride and prejudice, which aired in 1995, that starred Colin Firth as Mr Darcy and finally Bride and Prejudice, which is the one I'm comparing the original to.



Bride and Prejudice
Genre: Romantic Comedy 
Released:2004
Directed by: Gurinder Chanda 

Plot: With four daughters of marrying age, two parents frantically seek the perfect husbands for their daughters, but their rebellious eldest daughter is adamant that she marries for one rather than it being arranged which is common in India. When she meets William Darcy, everything changes and she falls in love, but the families secrets and lies may tear them apart.

The cultural background of this film
This film has a lot of cultural background to it, it is set in India, and throughout the film they travel to both America and England.

How different is it from the original 
This film includes singing and dancing from the characters as a sign of celebration or heartbreak. Also the film is set in India whereas the original is set in the countryside of England. Another difference is the character names, they gave these characters traditional Indian names to fit the setting of the film.

Do they have any stars
There are many recognisable stars throughout the film, such as Aishwarya Rai who is a big star in the Bollywood world and also winner of Miss World 1994, Daniel Gillies who is known for playing Elijah Mikaelson in the hit TV shows Vampire Diaries and The Originals. Another familiar face that appears in this film is Nitin Ganatra, who is more commonly know as Masood Ahmed from EastEnders.

The budget assigned to this film
This film cost less than Pride and Prejudice, it cost $7 million and the budget for this film came from Hollywood. The film made $24.7 million in the box office which isn't as successful as Pride and Prejudice but its is still a reasonable amount of money made for a film.

What production house made this film
This film was distributed by both American and European production houses. The European product house was Pathe Distribution. This company was founded and originally ran by the Pathe Brothers. They started up in 1896, and in the early 1900's they became the world's largest equipment and production company. They have distributed films such as Adulthood, Austin Powers and Lolita. The American  production house that distributed the film is Miramax. They are known for producing and distributing films and television shows. Miramax was founded in 1979 by Bob and Harvey Weinstein. They have produced films such as Pulpfiction, Ella Enchanted, and A Wrinkle in Time.

Mainstream of Independent
Bride and Prejudice would be considered mainstream, especially in the Bollywood world. It would be considered mainstream because of the actors that have been used in this film, both American and Indian. Also the budget made by the film.

Who distributed the film in the UK and worldwide and what cinemas may have shown it
The companies Pathe Distribution and Miramax distributed the film in the UK and worldwide. The cinemas in the UK that may have premiered it are VUE and Odeon, but the mostly during irregular showing times.

What certificate did this film receive 
This film is rated 12,