To mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, Cinobo presents - with pride and without prejudice - a special collection of works inspired by her legacy. 4 films and 1 series that will make you fall in love all over again with her captivating, intricate, and quietly radical literary universe.

250 Years of Jane Austen

What would you do if you could step into the shoes of a heroine and live in the world of novels? The present collides Jane Austen's universe when a woman is suddenly swept into the literary world. Who hasn’t wondered what they'd do if they could suddenly take the lead in their most beloved story?
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Amanda Price is a modern woman dissatisfied with her life, who discovers a portal in her bathroom that leads straight into the world of Jane Austen’s iconic novel Pride and Prejudice. Amanda ends up switching places with Elizabeth Bennet, who suddenly finds herself transported to present-day London.

Lost in Austen

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One of the finest Jane Austen adaptations ever made, Joe Wright’s breathtakingly beautiful film feels both modern and timeless, with Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen embodying the iconic roles of Elizabeth and Darcy.

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Elizabeth Bennet lives with her mother, father, and sisters in the English countryside. As the eldest daughter, she faces growing pressure from her parents to marry. When Elizabeth meets Mr. Darcy, the two develop strong feelings for each other but despite their undeniable chemistry, Darcy’s reserved and prideful nature threatens to keep them apart.

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Most Promising Newcomer (Joe Wright) | BAFTA Awards | 2006
Nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Keira Knightley) | Oscars | 2006
Nomination for Best Original Score | Oscars | 2006
Nomination for Best Achievement in Costume Design | Oscars | 2006

Pride & Prejudice

A pristine screen adaptation of Jane Austen’s most youthful and optimistic novel, where romantic excess meets sharp social observation, and Felicity Jones shines in an elegant, playful study of the illusions and desires of a girl on the verge of becoming a woman.

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A kind-hearted and naive young woman, an avid reader of Gothic novels, makes her first entrance into high society and slowly discovers the difference between imagination and reality.

Northanger Abbey

What if the heroine of a Jane Austen story… were Jane herself? Sometimes fiction pales next to real life in this romantic film inspired by a true episode from the legendary author’s past. With Anne Hathaway and James McAvoy in charming form, it is a must-see for every Austen fan.

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Inspired by an episode in the life of author Jane Austen, the film introduces us to the spirited 20 year old Jane before fame found her, determined to marry for love despite her parents’ plans. When Jane (Anne Hathaway) meets the awkward, arrogant Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy), she cannot stand him at first — but soon feels drawn to this poor yet sharp-witted young man. She finds herself at odds with society and its expectations, much like so many of the characters who would later inhabit her work.

Becoming Jane

The rom-com as we loved it in the 90s returns with the unmistakable ingredients of the Parisian bookstore Shakespeare & Company, Jane Austen and a hopelessly romantic but single protagonist. Comfortingly classic, refreshingly modern and unpretentiously funny.

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Agathe finds herself in desperate singlehood. Her dream is to experience love akin to a Jane Austen novel and her ultimate aspiration is to become a writer. Instead, she spends her days selling books in Shakespeare & Co, in Paris.  Soon, she must confront her insecurities to finally fulfill her ambition of becoming a novelist and put an end to wasting her sentimental life.

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Official Selection | Toronto Film Festival | 2024