England combines deep conservatism and sensual romanticism. In this regard, at all times, some of the best films in the genre of "melodrama" were created here. The best English melodrama presents a variety of characters and stories. They shot both the classic painting “Romeo and Juliet” and the modern love story “Atonement”. A list of the best English melodramas is presented in this article.
TOP 5
Best English melodrama series :
Pride and Prejudice is a 1995 series based on a Jane Austen novel. This good English costume romance is the seventh adaptation of this love story.
"Mind and Feelings" is a mini-series produced in 2008. Filmed from the gorgeous novel by Jane Austen. This is one of the best English series of melodramas about the 19th century, life and relationships during this period.
"The Forsyte Saga" - a series released on the screens in 1966. Directed by David Giles and James Jones.
"North and South" is the best English melodrama about politics, passion and love. The series was filmed in 2004. The main roles in it were played by Daniela Denby Ash and Richard Armitage.
Emma is a mesmerizing English series. The list of the best melodramas is not accidental. This picture is another work based on the novel by Jane Austen. It was brought to the screens in 2009. The main roles were played by Ramola Garay and Michael Gambon.
All these paintings are English series. The list of the best melodramas produced in the UK goes on and on. They are all very sensual and wayward. The following is a description of the paintings included in the TOP 5 of the best English melodramas about the 19th century and not only.
"Pride and Prejudice"
The protagonist of the series is the girl Elizabeth. She is the fifth daughter of a modest and not very successful landowner. Her father, unfortunately, has no sons, therefore, according to the rules of inheritance of that time, the entire inheritance should go to the relative of the man. As a result, Elizabeth’s father, Mr. Bennett, sets an important goal - to successfully marry his daughters. By the way, the wealthy Mr. Bingley and their even more wealthy comrade Mr. Darcy settle in their neighborhood. Mr. Bingley is conquered by her beauty, one of the charming sisters - Jane. A friend considers this hobby stupid and tries in every way to break their connection. In the process of his intrigues, Mr. Darcy himself secretly falls in love with the beautiful Elizabeth.
"Mind and Feelings"
In the center of the series is an eternal story about the difficult relationship between the sisters. Elinor is a typical rationalist. Marianne is a passionate and emotional girl. The sisters are used to living in wealth, but the bankruptcy that overtook them changes everything overnight. Now all their desires become unrealizable, and any emotional actions are strictly condemned by society. The film presents a vivid conflict of interest between the sisters, but also a difficult struggle with the bourgeois public.
"The Forsyte Saga"
This best English melodrama is a fifty year Forsyth family story. The beginning of the story affects the 70s of the nineteenth century. In this family serious passions flare up. The picture contains jealousy, betrayal, unexpected changes, and complete chaos in personal and public life. The cause of the flaring drama in this strong family is Irene. She is the wife of one of the main representatives of the clan. The girl is passionate, beautiful and loving art. All these characteristics were not inherent in a powerful family. In this connection, the time has come for real confusion.
"North and South"
Like all English series from the list of best melodramas, "North and South" tells the story of wealth and poverty, love and betrayal. The main character of this mini-series is the beautiful Margaret. She was born and raised in a privileged class society. The girl is used to leading a luxurious life and does not need anything. At one point, her father had to move far north to the small revolutionary town of Milton. He takes the family with him. For Margaret, it becomes very difficult moment of adaptation to new conditions of life. It burns with a burning hatred of local leaders.
The most important villain, in her opinion, is John Thornton. He owns a cotton factory and is one of the most influential people in the city. The girl, with all her behavior, is trying to show how high her disgust for this man is. John is incredibly attracted to her. Over time, Margaret realizes that Thornton is also beginning to attract her. The girl is completely confused and does not know what to do in this situation.
"Emma"
The main character of one of the best English melodramas is Emma Woodhouse. She is beautiful and smart, and even somewhat extravagant. Her father is a wealthy landowner, which means that all her life the girl did not feel the need, she received what she wanted, including a good education. Emma is a very sweet, carefree and happy girl. In the event of any problems, she can always turn to a family friend - Mr. Knightley. His opinion is authoritative for the girl, and it is he who is able to teach and instruct her.
The most important object of criticism is one very unpleasant feature of Emma. She tries to constantly fit into the life of her less successful friends. Her endless advice, pandering events and other attempts to arrange their fate, as a rule, do not lead to anything good. But most importantly, the girl understands that she also can not boast of her personal life. This makes her seriously think and direct all her efforts to find her soul mate.