Mary Shelley

Mary Shelley

2017 · 120 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.0 (934 votes)
Dir. Haifaa al-Mansour · Starring Elle Fanning, Douglas Booth, Bel Powley, Stephen Dillane, Joanne Froggatt, Tom Sturridge · Music Amelia Warner

Her greatest love inspired her darkest creation

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The love affair between poet Percy Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin resulted in the creation of an immortal novel, “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.”

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Immerse yourself in a world of intellectual passion and burgeoning genius. This film feels like a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century romance and creative struggle, exploring the emotional crucible that forged a literary masterpiece. It's a journey through intense feelings and societal pressures, with a deeply atmospheric and contemplative tone.

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