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By Algore Rythms

Updated 29 March 2023

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1992 film by James Ivory

Howards End

Released	1992 (30 years, 9 months ago)

Director	James Ivory
Duration	140 minutes
Awards	Academy Award for Best Actress, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay and Academy Award for Best Production Design
Genre	film adaptation
Nominated for	Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, Academy Award for Best Actress, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Academy Award for Best Production Design and Academy Award for Best Original Score
Composer	Richard Robbins
Production company	Merchant Ivory Productions
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Screenwriter	Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and E. M. Forster
Producer	Ismail Merchant

About Howards End

Howards End, the 1992 film adaptation of E.M. Forster's novel, is a masterpiece of period drama. Directed by James Ivory and starring Emma Thompson, Anthony Hopkins, and Helena Bonham Carter, the film tells the story of two families from different social classes in turn-of-the-century England and their intersecting lives.

Thompson delivers a stunning performance as Margaret Schlegel, a woman ahead of her time who fights for social justice and equality. Hopkins is equally impressive as the reserved and wealthy Henry Wilcox, while Bonham Carter shines as the free-spirited and artistic Helen Schlegel.

The film's exquisite cinematography and attention to detail transport viewers to a bygone era, while its themes of class, gender, and societal change remain relevant today. Howards End was a critical and commercial success, receiving nine Academy Award nominations and winning three, including Best Actress for Thompson.

Overall, Howards End is a must-see for fans of period dramas and classic literature adaptations. Its timeless story and exceptional performances make it a true cinematic gem.

References:

- Ebert, R. (1992, April 24). Howards End. RogerEbert.com. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/howards-end-1992

- Maslin, J. (1992, March 13). Howards End: A Masterpiece of Film Adaptation. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1992/03/13/movies/review-film-howards-end-a-masterpiece-of-film-adaptation.html

- Travers, P. (1992, April 17). Howards End. Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-reviews/howards-end-118365/