Jane Eyre1997

Director
Robert Young

Acters

Samantha Morton (Jane Eyre)
Gemma Jones (Mrs. Fairfax)
Ciarán Hinds (Edward Rochester)
Ben Sowden (John Reed)
Barbara Keogh (Miss Abbot)
David Gant (Mr. Brocklehurst)

A simple governess. A wealthy gentleman. And a secret that could destroy them both.
After placing an ad for employment as a governess, Jane Eyre journeys to Thornfield Hall to inquire about a possible position. She is hired by the housekeeper, Mrs. Fairfax, to care for young Adele, the daughter of the brooding Mr. Rochester, who lives at the estate. As the months go by, Jane finds herself falling more and more in love with Mr. Rochester, even after he tells her of his lustful liaison with Adèle’s mother. After much trepidation, Eyre and Rochester begin a romantic relationship, but dark secrets surrounding Rochester threaten to destroy the couple’s love.
“Mellor uses the novel’s jealousy themes to create suspense: while Jane’s feelings are made explicit through a voiceover, Ciarán Hinds’ fierce interpretation of Rochester means that his feelings remain an enigma for much of the film, increasing the audience’s pleasure in their eventual revelation.” – BFI Screenonline
“The production is handsomely mounted and the film effectively hits most of its dramatic beats.” – DVD Talk
“For a movie with such a short running time, I must admit that I found its production values very admirable. Found this adaptation to be first-rate thanks to the focus upon the Jane Eyre/Edward Rochester relationship.” – LiveJournal