This September ‘The Duchess’ is coming to sweep you off your feet. Based on ‘Georgina: Dutchess of Devonshire’ a book by Amanda Foreman, the dazzling and talented Kiera Knightley is playing the lead role. The movie looks promising and there are also some talks about the resemblance of ‘The Duchess’ with the life of late Princess Diana.
Have a look at the exclusive pictures of "The Duchess" and catch the oomph of the ravishing Kiera Knightley
Release date: 19th of September 2008
Genre: Period, Drama, Foreign and Adaptation.
Directed by: Saul Dibb
Screenplay Writers and Source Material: Source material by Amanda Foreman and screenplay by Jeffrey Hatcher, Anders Thomas Jensen and Saul Dibb.
Music: Rachel Portman
Produced By: Gabrielle Tana and Michael Kuhn
Star cast: Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Charlotte Rampling, Hayley Atwell and Dominic Cooper
Storyline/Synopsis: The movie revolves around the incredibly gorgeous Georgina (Kiera Knightley), the Duchess of Devonshire, an extra ordinary woman who personifies style, fashion, and is the topic of every conversation in the society. Duke of Devonshire (Ralph Fiennes), the husband of Georgina has a mistress and also there are some differences between the husband-wife. The story takes an intriguing twist when Georgina too falls in love with a young politician Earl Grey (Dominic Cooper). Now, the relationship between the Duke and the Duchess further deteriorates and a fear of a scandal haunts Devonshire. What led the Duchess to go against the social norms? Would their relationship ever become compatible? What happens when the society comes to know about the scandal? How would Georgina tackle the controversies around her? What happens next?
Have a sneak peek at The Duchess movie.
Official Website: www.theduchessmovie.com
The Movie is rated PG-13 for sexual content, brief nudity and thematic material.
Check out ‘The Duchess’ at your nearest theatre, movie releasing on 19th of September 2008