# The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

> A forbidden Victorian romance and the actors reenacting it become entwined in a haunting meditation on desire, performance, and freedom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7179

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, History
- Director: Karel Reisz
- Cast: Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, Lynsey Baxter, Emily Morgan, Penelope Wilton, Jean Faulds, Charlotte Mitchell
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082416/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, wistful, intimate, quiet evening, literary film night

## Synopsis

A passionate affair unfolds against the backdrop of Victorian England, challenging societal norms.

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