Wide Sargasso Sea
“Wide Sargasso Sea, Jean Rhys' steamy prequel to Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre”
Synopsis
Dramatisation of Jean Rhys's novel set in 19th-century Jamaica. The tragic story of the first Mrs Rochester from Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre centres on an arranged marriage between a white Creole heiress and a brooding Englishman, who fall in love only to be torn apart by rumours, paranoia and a cultural divide.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brendan Maher
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Rhys, Stephen Greenhorn
- Original Score
- Nina Humphreys
- Original Title
- Wide Sargasso Sea
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- BBC Cymru Wales, Kudos
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brendan Maher
Jean Rhys, Stephen Greenhorn
Nina Humphreys
David Luther
Victoria Boydell
Claire Parker, Jane Featherstone, Elwen Rowlands
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Rhys
Writer
Elwen Rowlands
Producer
Stephen Greenhorn
Writer
Nina Humphreys
Original Music Composer
Brendan Maher
Director
Stevie Herbert
Production Design
Victoria Boydell
Editor
Les Lansdown
Costume Design
David Luther
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wide Sargasso Sea
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What is Wide Sargasso Sea about?
Dramatisation of Jean Rhys's novel set in 19th-century Jamaica. The tragic story of the first Mrs Rochester from Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre centres on an arranged marriage between a white Creole heiress and a brooding Englishman, who fall in love only to be torn apart by rumours, paranoia and a cultural divide.
Who directed Wide Sargasso Sea?
Wide Sargasso Sea was directed by Brendan Maher.
Who stars in Wide Sargasso Sea?
The principal cast of Wide Sargasso Sea includes Rafe Spall, Rebecca Hall, Nina Sosanya, Victoria Hamilton, Lorraine Burroughs.
When was Wide Sargasso Sea released and how long is it?
Wide Sargasso Sea was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Wide Sargasso Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wide Sargasso Sea was composed by Nina Humphreys.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wide Sargasso Sea?
Wide Sargasso Sea holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).