“The Portrait of a Lady” by Jane Campion (1996)

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Exquisitely detailed work that parallels the conundrums of feelings

Cast: Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker, Martin Donovan, Shelley Winters
Directed by Jane Campion
Screenplay by Laura Jones, based On The Novel by Henry James
Music by Wojciech Kilar
Cinematography by Stuart Dryburgh
Film Editing by Veronika Jenet