Becoming Jane

Becoming Jane is a 2007 film based on the life of Jane Austen and her posited relationship with Thomas Langlois Lefroy. Directed by Julian Jarrold. Written by Kevin Hood and Sarah Williams. Becoming a woman. Becoming a legend. (taglines) Jane Austen A novel must show how the world truly is. Somehow, reveals the true source of our actions. My characters shall have, after a little trouble, all that they desire. Tom Lefroy If you wish to practice the art of fiction, to be the equal of a masculine author, experience is vital. Your horizons must be…widened. What value will there ever be in life, if we are not together? Others Eliza de Feuillide: Flirting is a woman's trade. One must keep in practice. Mrs. Austen: Affection is desirable. Money is absolutely indispensable! Reverend Austen: Nothing destroys the spirit like poverty. Dialogue Mrs. Austen: Jane! Lady Gresham: What is she doing? Mr. Wisley: Writing. Lady Gresham: Can anything be done about it? John Warren: [expressing his love for Jane] You cannot begin to imagine... Jane: Thank you for your kind attention... but... ARE THERE NO OTHER WOMEN IN HAMPSHIRE?! Tom: How can you of all people dispose of yourself without affection? Jane: How can I dispose of myself with it? Taglines Becoming a woman. Becoming a legend. Her own life is her greatest inspiration. Between sense and sensibility and pride and prejudice was a life worth writing about. Jane Austen's Greatest Love Story Was Her Own Cast Anne Hathaway - Jane Austen James McAvoy - Tom Lefroy Julie Walters - Mrs. Austen James Cromwell - Rev. Austen Maggie Smith - Lady Gresham Lucy Cohu - Eliza De Feuillide External links 0416508 Becoming Jane becoming_jane Becoming Jane The Official Becoming Jane U.K. Site The Official Becoming Jane U.S. Site Category:2007 films Category:Drama films Category:Romance films Category:Biographical films Category:Films set in country houses