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Possession streaming

2002 Movie United States, United Kingdom Mystery, Drama, Romance 102 min FSK 12
By: Neil LaBute With: Jennifer Ehle, Jeremy Northam, Aaron Eckhart, Lena Headey, Holly Aird

Roland Michell is an American scholar trying to make it in the difficult world of British Academia. He has yet to break out from under his mentor's shadow until he finds a pair of love letters that once belonged to one of his idols, a famous Victorian poet. Michell, after some sleuthing, narrows down the suspects to a woman not his wife, another well known Victorian poet. Roland enlists the aid of a Dr. Maud Bailey, an expert on the life of the woman in question. Together they piece together the story of a forbidden love affair, and discover one of their own. They also find themselves in a battle to hold on to their discovery before it falls into the hands of their rival, Fergus Wolfe.

Filmium rating
63%

Mood

Dramatic
Mysterious
Romantic
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Neil LaBute
Laura Jones
A.S. Byatt
David Henry Hwang
Jennifer Ehle
Aaron Eckhart
Lena Headey
Gwyneth Paltrow
Holly Aird
Toby Stephens
Jeremy Northam

Adaptation

Based On Novel
Literary Adaptation

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Cinematic Dialogue
Dialogue-Driven
Period Costumes
Traditional Cinematography
Visual Symbolism

Narrative Structure

Intertwined Narratives
Nonlinear
Parallel Storytelling

Pace

Deliberate
Intellectual
Measured
Reflective
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Classical Music
Period Score

Style

Adaptation
Artificial Lighting
Dramatic
Literary
Literary Adaptation
Period Drama

Time-Period

Early 20Th Century
Victorian Era

Central Conflict

Academic Rivalry
Discovery Of Secret Love
Romantic Mystery

Characters

Literary Researchers
Poets
Scholars

Ending

Ambiguous
Poignant
Romantic Resolution

Historical Context

Early 20Th Century
Victorian Era

Key Plot Points

Hidden Love Affair
Literary Secrets
Poetry Research

Plot

Intertwined Narratives
Literary Exploration
Literary Scholars
Poetry Lovers
Romantic Mystery
Secret Romantic Connection

Setting

British Museum
Literary Settings
London
Modern-Day
Victorian England
Victorian Era

Shooting Location

British Museum
London

Theme

Complex Relationships
Historical Romance
Intellectual Pursuit
Literary Obsession
Love
Romantic Secrecy

Genre

Drama
Literary Adaptation
Mystery
Romance
Romantic Drama

Audiences

Adult
Adults
Literary Enthusiasts
Literature Enthusiasts
Romance Fans
Romantic Drama Fans

Titles

Possession

Awards

Booker Prize

Box Office Success

Moderate Box Office

Critical Reception

Critic Consensus
Ebert Positive
Mixed Reviews

Ratings

52 Metacritic
63% Rotten Tomatoes

Reception

Audience Response
Critical Reception
Literary Adaptation
Mixed Reviews
Period Intrigue

Production Countries

United Kingdom
United States

Release Year

2002
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