Belle

2013 · 105 min · EN · PG · 7.1 (741 votes)

Dir. Amma Asante · Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Sam Reid, Sarah Gadon, Emily Watson, Miranda Richardson · Music Rachel Portman

“Based on the inspiring true story”

Drama

Dido Elizabeth Bell, the illegitimate, mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy admiral, plays an important role in the campaign to abolish slavery in England.

VIBE

This film offers a dignified, heartfelt journey through 18th-century English society. It's a visually rich period piece, exploring themes of identity and social justice with a steady, romantic grace. Expect a poignant, hopeful experience, beautifully capturing the complexities of class and race with elegant cinematography.

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