Austenland

About Austenland

Austenland is a romantic comedy movie released in 2013, directed by Jerusha Hess. The film revolves around the life of Jane Hayes, a girl who is obsessed with the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice and dreams of a romantic adventure like the ones in Jane Austen's novels. She spends her life savings on a trip to an English resort catering to Austen fans, Austenland, where she hopes to meet her perfect gentleman.

Making / Production

The film was based on Shannon Hale's 2007 novel of the same name. It was produced by Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight series, and directed by Jerusha Hess, in her directorial debut. The film was shot in the United Kingdom and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2013.

Actors

• Keri Russell as Jane Hayes - she played the role of a 'die-hard Austen fan' effectively, convincingly portraying the character's obsession with Pride and Prejudice.
• JJ Feild as Mr. Henry Nobley - the actor played the role of a brooding, Darcy-like character in the resort, adding depth to his character while maintaining the comic undertone of the movie.
• Jennifer Coolidge as Miss Elizabeth Charming - Jennifer provided much of the comic relief in the film with her over-the-top performance as a rich, clueless tourist.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is based on a novel of the same name by Shannon Hale.
• Austenland is director Jerusha Hess's debut film as a solo director.
• The film uses original songs and also music from the Regency era, the time period during which Jane Austen wrote her novels.

Awards

The film did not receive any major awards.

Quotes

• "I am single because apparently the only good men are fictional."
• "You caught the fever. There’s enough of the disease in you already." – Mr. Nobley
• "How on earth have I failed you?" – Jane Hayes

Music, Soundtrack

• "What Up" - performed by Emmy The Great
• "Into My Arms" - performed by Emmy The Great
• "Love is a Battlefield" - performed by Keri Russell and Bret McKenzie