The Importance Of Being Earnest Oliver Parker [videorecording]=

By:

Oliver Parker

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: ENG and FRA Summary language: ENG Subtitle language: ENG Publication details: Germany and USA Paramount Movies 2002Description: 1 videodisc (ca. x 93 min.) sound, color. 4 3/4 inLOC classification:

PN1997 .I676 2002

Summary: "Oliver Parker's 2002 film version of Oscar Wilde's beloved play, "The Importance of Being Earnest," is a charming and accurate representation of the play. The film, which is set in Victorian England, chronicles the comic adventures of two friends named Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff. They take on the fake personas of Ernest and Bunbury in order to negotiate the difficulties of love and social expectations. The characters, Gwendolen and Cecily, become involved in a web of miscommunications and humorous events as they pursue their romantic interests. The film deftly conveys the wit and cynicism of Wilde, emphasizing the ridiculousness of societal norms and the quest of love. It also features a superb ensemble cast that endearingly and humorously brings the well-known characters to life."

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Holdings
Cover image	Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
	CD/DVD-ROM	SILC Learning Support Services DH132-DVD-B: DVD Cabinet B	PN1997 .I676 2002	Available		004050

Includes:
-The making of the movie.
-Audio Commentary of Oliver Parker.
-Behind the scenes.

Awards and Remarks:
-Won the 2003 Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists's Silver Ribbon award for Best Costume Design.
-Reese Witherspoon was nominated for a Teen Choice Award.
-"A peerless comedy of manners." - Los Angeles Times.

"Oliver Parker's 2002 film version of Oscar Wilde's beloved play, "The Importance of Being Earnest," is a charming and accurate representation of the play. The film, which is set in Victorian England, chronicles the comic adventures of two friends named Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff. They take on the fake personas of Ernest and Bunbury in order to negotiate the difficulties of love and social expectations. The characters, Gwendolen and Cecily, become involved in a web of miscommunications and humorous events as they pursue their romantic interests. The film deftly conveys the wit and cynicism of Wilde, emphasizing the ridiculousness of societal norms and the quest of love. It also features a superb ensemble cast that endearingly and humorously brings the well-known characters to life."

DVD video; Dolby Digital 5.1; Regions 1; 16:9 widescreen.

Movie Audio Language: English and French.
Movie Subtitle Language: English.

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