Go behind the scenes with this brand new sneak peak at Fox Searchight’s upcoming film, BELLE. Inspired by a true story, BELLE follows the life of Dido Elizabeth Belle (played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of Admiral Sir John Lindsay. As a bi-racial society lady in Georgian England, Belle fought to find her place in a world that prevented her from the traditions of noble social standing—and in doing so, inspired those around her to imagine a freer world. Download the new featurette NOW to find out what Gugu Mbatha-Raw, director Amma Asante and other cast members have to say about the groundbreaking story of BELLE.
BELLE hits theaters on May 2, 2014.
Directed by:
Amma Asante
Written by:
Misan Sagay
Starring:
Gugu Mbatha Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Sam Reid, Sarah Gadon, Miranda Richardson, Penelope Wilton, Tom Felton, James Norton, Matthew Goode And Emily Watson
About the Film:
BELLE is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of Admiral Sir John Lindsay (Matthew Goode). Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) and his wife (Emily Watson), Belle’s lineage affords her certain privileges, yet her status prevents her from the traditions of noble social standing. While her cousin Elizabeth (Sarah Gadon) chases suitors for marriage, Belle is left on the sidelines wondering if she will ever find love. After meeting an idealistic young vicar’s son bent on changing society, he and Belle help shape Lord Mansfield’s role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.
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