This film is a visual treat. The costumes, the hair and jewelry quite special. Keira Knightly gives a wonderful portrayal of a naive young woman in an unhappy marriage.
The marriage is so unhappy, the Duchess if forced to accept her husbands mistress and illegitimate children as her own.
She conveys the intense sadness of the situation and the unfairness that woman endured in the 18th century. This film makes you want to Wikipedia her and Charles Gray to understand the politics of the time and what they achieved.
More than a chick flick, an insightful look at womans’ rights of the past.
Must see – but be prepared for a cry.
Steph’s rating: 8/10
