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6.8/10
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In the 1800s a naturalist marries into a family of British country gentry.In the 1800s a naturalist marries into a family of British country gentry.In the 1800s a naturalist marries into a family of British country gentry.
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6.8/10
4.7K
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- Director
- Writers
- A.S. Byatt(novella "Morpho Eugenia")
- Belinda Haas(screenplay)
- Philip Haas(screenplay)
- Stars
- Director
- Writers
- A.S. Byatt(novella "Morpho Eugenia")
- Belinda Haas(screenplay)
- Philip Haas(screenplay)
- Stars
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 3 nominations total
- Director
- Writers
- A.S. Byatt(novella "Morpho Eugenia")
- Belinda Haas(screenplay)
- Philip Haas(screenplay)
- All cast & crew
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- TriviaFor scenes showing the ant colony in the forest, six thousand ants were brought in, but disappeared. As soon as they had been replaced they returned.
- GoofsIn spite of being set in England, we hear the songs and calls of three birds from North America: Red-winged Blackbird, American Robin, and Blue Jay.
- Quotes
Mr. William Adamson: Whom can I tell that I should not destroy in the telling.
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Bravo!! A great watch for the jaded.
"Angels and Insects" is a slow starter with several strikes against it from the outset. First, the title is a turn-off (from the Byatt book of the same name). Secondly it's a period piece (circa mid 19th century England). Thirdly it factors in Darwinism, Amazon natives, ants and insects, and other esoteric subjects which don't make films appealing to the masses. Finally it has none of the usual Hollywood tinsel and trappings. Those, however, who can get past all that will find a masterpiece of filming, acting, directing, writing, costuming, orchestration, etc. A slowly captivating and somewhat melancholy story of the goings-on within an English manor, "A&I" delivers powerful drama, sterling performances, and masterful execution by the auteur. A great watch for those who love cinema for cinema's sake.
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- Apr 28, 2001
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- Budget
- $4,997,987 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $3,414,301
- Gross worldwide
- $3,414,301
- Runtime1 hour 56 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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