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Madame Bovary (2000)
Release Year: 2000
Nation: United Kingdom, United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Tim Fywell
Writer: Gustave Flaubert, Heidi Thomas
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Genre: Drama, Romance
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Keywords
Keywords: adulteress, based on novel or book, costume drama, extramarital affair
Story
Madame Bovary (2000), an adaptation of Gustave Flaubert's classic novel, follows Emma Bovary, a young woman with romantic ideals and aspirations beyond her provincial life. She marries Charles Bovary, a kind but dull country doctor who dotes on her. However, Emma soon grows discontent with her marriage and begins an affair with a local law student, Léon. When Léon refuses to elope with her, Emma takes up with another lover, Rodolphe, while still pursuing Léon. Emma's lavish spending on clothing and furnishings leads her into debt, which she tries to hide from Charles. She even gives him false professional advice regarding a patient, leading to his ruin.
Summary
Madame Bovary (2000) is a period drama directed by Tim Fywell that explores the themes of romantic disillusionment and the destructive consequences of Emma's adulterous affairs. Set in 19th-century France, the film follows Emma's descent into debt and deceit as she seeks to fulfill her unrealistic expectations of love and passion. The story is a faithful adaptation of Flaubert's original novel, capturing its tragic narrative of a woman trapped by societal norms and her own romantic ideals.
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