Donat is perfectly cast as the lovable teacher, in this classic British drama, reminiscing about his career and personal life over the decades, his rise from lowly Latin master to headmaster of a public school and the joys and tragedies which moulded his transformation. The film won a staggering seven Academy Awards. Hugely enjoyable.
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THE REMAINS OF THE DAY (1993)
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An outstanding, compelling drama, deservedly nominated for 8 Academy Awards. Hopkins is electrifying as the misguidedly loyal butler who through his devotion to duty, stifles his feelings for the feisty young housekeeper (Thompson), the only woman he will ever love. Tragic, beautiful, brilliant.
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WATER FOR ELEPHANTS (2011)
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Set during the Great Depression, Jacob Janowski finds his promising career as a vetinary student shattered by family tragedy. Bereft and confused Jacob joins the Benzini Brothers circus as the vet for their animals and in particular the company’s elephant, Rosie. But it is the ringmaster’s wife that really holds the young Jacob’s attention, and it is this mutual attraction that forms the heart of the story. Based on Sara Gruen’s best selling novel, ‘Water for Elephants’ is a sumptuous but relati
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