Plot
Terence Davies' The House of Mirth is a tragic love story set against a background of wealth and social hypocrisy in turn of the century New York. Lily Bart is a ravishing socialite at the height of her success who quickly discovers the precariousness of her position when her beauty and charm start attracting unwelcome interest and jealousy. Torn between her heart and her head, Lily always seems to do the right thing at the wrong time. She seeks a wealthy husband and in trying to conform to social expectations, she misses her chance for real love with Lawrence Selden.
Written by
Edith Wharton, Terence Davies
Directed by
Terence Davies
Crew
Production Countries
France, United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany
Production Companies
The Scottish Arts Council, Kinowelt Median, Progres Film Distribution, Three Rivers Production, Film4 Productions, The Glasgow Film Fund, Diaphana Films, Arts Council of England, Granada Productions, National Lottery, Showtime Networks
Languages
English, Français, Deutsch
Awards
Nominated for 2 BAFTA 6 wins & 29 nominations total