Despite being an industry predominantly dominated by immense, superhero blockbusters and the continuing rise of 3D technology, there is still as big a demand as ever for the more traditionalist costume drama, illustrated in how Downton Abbey remains as one of the most talked about television shows on the planet. While Amma Asante’s sophomore feature may remain lovingly faithful to the tropes of the genre, and will give the fans what they’re after – Belle is unique in one simple way; by having a black protagonist.
The aforementioned character is Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate, mixed race daughter of an Admiral (Matthew Goode), who is left with her aristocratic great uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson). Though reluctant at first, eventually the esteemed judge agrees to raise the young girl as his own flesh and blood, though as she grows older she becomes more aware of the restrictions in place,...
The aforementioned character is Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate, mixed race daughter of an Admiral (Matthew Goode), who is left with her aristocratic great uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson). Though reluctant at first, eventually the esteemed judge agrees to raise the young girl as his own flesh and blood, though as she grows older she becomes more aware of the restrictions in place,...
- 6/11/2014
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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