The funniest of all the Emmas. In this adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel, pretty socialite Emma Woodhouse (Gwyneth Paltrow) entertains herself by playing matchmaker for those around her. Her latest “project” is Harriet Smith, an unpretentious debutant, while Emma herself receives the attentions of the dashing Frank Churchill (Ewan McGregor). However, Emma’s attempts at matchmaking cause more problems than solutions and may ultimately jeopardize her own chance at love and happiness.
Emma (1996) is part of the Purl + Seam strand. Doors open at 9.30am, for a 10am start. The lights will left on low as we invite you to bring any sewing/knitting/crochet/stitching style craft projects with you to work on. Relaxed enough to share the laughs. This strand is in collaboration with Spinning Wheal, with textile artist and teacher Ellie Murray staying on after the film for you to continue the chat / stitching / film natters in the Oak Room bar.
*Part of our ‘1996’ film selection: celebrating 30 years of the Curzon being saved by and for the community. 30 years of being community owned. 1996, the year that made us.
Starring:
Gwyneth Paltrow, Toni Colette, Jeremy Northam, Alan Cumming, Greta Scacchi
Directed By:
Douglas McGrath
Running time:
120 mins