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A Quiet Passion (2016)
Runtime125 min
Rating12A
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The story of American poet Emily Dickinson from her early days as a young schoolgirl to her later years as a reclusive, unrecognized artist.
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A Quiet Passion, the 2016 biographical drama about American poet Emily Dickinson, has been critically acclaimed, with praise for Cynthia Nixon's performance as Dickinson and the film's nuanced, character-driven approach. Though the film did not receive major awards recognition, it has been well-received by audiences, holding an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.2/10 score on IMDb.
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Terence Davies' biopic about the life of Emily Dickinson features a restrained yet emotionally resonant approach to its subject, mirroring the user's fondness for character-driven dramas that explore the human condition.
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A Quiet Passion is a 2016 British biographical film written and directed by Terence Davies about the life of American poet Emily Dickinson. The film stars Cynthia Nixon as the reclusive poet. It co-stars Emma Bell as young Dickinson, Jennifer Ehle, Duncan Duff, and Keith Carradine. The film premiered at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2016 and was released in the United Kingdom on 7 April 2017. It won the Grand Prix at Film Fest Gent in 2016.
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