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Angels and Insects

  • 19951995
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  • 1h 56m
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6.8/10
4.7K
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Mark Rylance in Angels and Insects (1995)
After ten years on the Amazon and surviving a shipwreck in which most of his work is lost, naturalist William Adamson, now lacking a home and means of his own, is taken in by his benefactor, Sir Harald Alabaster, who hires William to assist him with the writing of a book, as well as to tutor the younger of the children in residence on his estate.  It's good fortune for William, who finds satisfaction in his work, as well as in making the acquaintance of one of Sir Harald's daughters, Eugenia, with whom he quickly becomes enamored.  Eugenia, however, is a rather fragile flower, struggling with the inner demons of a dark secret born of unspeakable desires.  Despite his best efforts, the shadows that plague Eugenia's soul remain.  William, though, is determined to break through her darkness and bring her into the light, but some secrets are better left buried; and before it's over, William may discover more tragedy than he imagined.
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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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  • Director
    • Philip Haas
  • Writers
    • A.S. Byatt(novella "Morpho Eugenia")
    • Belinda Haas(screenplay)
    • Philip Haas(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mark Rylance
    • Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Patsy Kensit
  • Director
    • Philip Haas
  • Writers
    • A.S. Byatt(novella "Morpho Eugenia")
    • Belinda Haas(screenplay)
    • Philip Haas(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mark Rylance
    • Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Patsy Kensit
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 63User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance
    • William Adamson
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Matty Crompton
    Patsy Kensit
    Patsy Kensit
    • Eugenia Alabaster Adamson
    Jeremy Kemp
    Jeremy Kemp
    • Sir Harald Alabaster
    Douglas Henshall
    Douglas Henshall
    • Edgar Alabaster
    Annette Badland
    Annette Badland
    • Lady Alabaster
    Chris Larkin
    Chris Larkin
    • Robin
    Anna Massey
    Anna Massey
    • Miss Mead
    Saskia Wickham
    • Rowena Alabaster
    Lindsay Thomas
    • Lady Alabaster's Maid
    Michelle Sylvester
    • Margaret Alabaster
    Clare Lovell
    • Elaine Alabaster
    Jenny Lovell
    • Edith Alabaster
    Oona Haas
    • Alice Alabaster
    Angus Hodder
    • Guy Alabaster
    Margaret Golder
    • Nurse
    Paul Ready
    Paul Ready
    • Tom
    Naomi Gudge
    • Martha
    • Director
      • Philip Haas
    • Writers
      • A.S. Byatt(novella "Morpho Eugenia")
      • Belinda Haas(screenplay)
      • Philip Haas(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      For 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.
    • Goofs
      In 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.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Screamers/Richard III/Bed of Roses/Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored/Angels and Insects (1996)

    User reviews63

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    9/10
    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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    • Release date
      • January 26, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ángeles e insectos
    • Filming locations
      • Arbury Hall, Nuneaton, UK
    • Production companies
      • Playhouse International Pictures
      • The Samuel Goldwyn Company
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    • Budget
      • $4,997,987 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,414,301
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,414,301
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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