London and the Brontës

In a special screening directly addressed to kids, today, September 26, at the British Film Institute:

Jane Eyre by Robert Stevenson
With Orson Welles and Joan Fontaine

Sat 26 Sep 13:50 NFT2

Bronte's classic novel is given the full Hollywood treatment in this moody, atmospheric production. Jane Eyre has little family and is brought up in the household of her aunt Mrs Reed in a cold, unloving environment. She leaves her difficult childhood and moves to Thornfield Manor where she is to be governess to the ward of Mr Rochester, a mysterious, charismatic man with an unpredictable disposition. Before long, Jane finds herself at risk from the secret of Rochester's world and, by staying, she may be putting herself in terrible danger.

Also, the Museum of London offers the following walking tour:

Women in the City
Sat 26 Sep, 11am – 1pm
Book in advance £8
Discover the women who left their mark on the male dominated City, despite all the odds. On this walk we'll discover the church where world famous author, Agatha Christie, worshipped and based one of her most famous characters on the vicar. We'll also see where the Bronte sisters revealed themselves as female authors much to the amusement of their publisher! We'll follow the life and trial of Lady Jane Grey, Queen for just 9 days, and see where Elizabeth Fry lived whilst campaigning for prison reform. Learn about other queens, the only Lady Lord Mayor and more influential women who make up the cast list for this illuminating women in the City walk.

If you are in London, a combination of both events could be quite a treat!

Categories: Alert, Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre, Movies-DVD-TV