Published on 15 Oct 2013
http://www.joblo.com - "Belle" Official Trailer (HD) Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Belle is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizebeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) and his wife (Emily Watson), Belle's lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the color of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Left to wonder if she will ever find love, Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar's son bent on change who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfield's role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.
Director: Amma Asante
Writers: Misan Sagay
Actors: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson, Sara Gadon, Penelope Wilton, Miranda Richardson, Tom Felton, Sam Reid, Matthew Goode
Website: http://www.belle-themovie.com/
© 2012 Fox Searchlight Pictures
Published on 15 Oct 2013
http://www.joblo.com - "Belle" Official Trailer (HD) Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Belle is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizebeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) and his wife (Emily Watson), Belle's lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the color of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Left to wonder if she will ever find love, Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar's son bent on change who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfield's role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.
Director: Amma Asante
Writers: Misan Sagay
Actors: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson, Sara Gadon, Penelope Wilton, Miranda Richardson, Tom Felton, Sam Reid, Matthew Goode
Website: http://www.belle-themovie.com/
© 2012 Fox Searchlight Pictures
Belle is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizebeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) and his wife (Emily Watson), Belle's lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the color of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Left to wonder if she will ever find love, Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar's son bent on change who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfield's role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.
Director: Amma Asante
Writers: Misan Sagay
Actors: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson, Sara Gadon, Penelope Wilton, Miranda Richardson, Tom Felton, Sam Reid, Matthew Goode
Website: http://www.belle-themovie.com/
© 2012 Fox Searchlight Pictures
Director Amma AsanteYear 2013Genre(s) Dramas
Dido Elizabeth Belle is the mixed race daughter of Royal Navy officer Captain John Lindsay resulting from his affair with an African woman. Desperate for his only child to receive a comfortable upbringing, he takes her back to England and begs his uncle, Lord Mansfield, to take her in and care for her as their own. As much as she is treated well and enjoys the company of her cousin Lady Elizabeth Murray, she finds herself an outcast with no specified social status and disallowed from dining with her family
on social occasions all because of her colour. While she is shunned by almost everybody, one man takes an interest in her; John Davinier, the apprentice of Lord Mansfield. However, both her great-uncle and John's parents are averse to the idea of their marriage - though their shocking love story forces Mansfield to re-think his own feelings about race and family.
on social occasions all because of her colour. While she is shunned by almost everybody, one man takes an interest in her; John Davinier, the apprentice of Lord Mansfield. However, both her great-uncle and John's parents are averse to the idea of their marriage - though their shocking love story forces Mansfield to re-think his own feelings about race and family.
'Belle' is a period drama loosely based on a true story, directed by Amma Asante ('A Way of Life') and written by Misan Sagay ('The Secret Laughter of Women'). It is inspired by a painting of Dido and her cousin from 1779 which was commissioned by Mansfield and hung in Kenwood House, London for many years. It made its premiere at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival
and is set to hit cinemas on May 2nd 2014.
and is set to hit cinemas on May 2nd 2014.Starring: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson, Matthew Goode, Miranda Richardson,Penelope Wilton, Sam Reid, Sarah Gadon, Tom Felton, James Norton
