Friday Classic Film Series: “Mansfield Park” (1999)

Mansfield Park

1999 PG13 – 1h 52m
Directed by Patricia Rozema
Frances O’Connor, Jonny Lee Miller, Alessandro Nivola

When Fanny’s parents face financial difficulties, she is sent to live with the family of her wealthy uncle where she finds opportunities to improve her situation. Praised by critics, the film skillfully departs somewhat from Jane Austen’s 1814 novel.