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Far from the Madding Crowd tells the tale of independent, beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan), who attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts), a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching willfulness; Frank Troy (Tom Sturridge), a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood (Michael Sheen), a prosperous and mature bachelor. This timeless story of Bathsheba’s choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love – as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance.
Also starring Juno Temple and Jessica Barden, directed by Thomas Vinterberg, and with a screenplay by David Nicholls from the novel by Thomas Hardy, period dramas aren’t my bag, but if it’s yours then this one might be for you.
Far from the Madding Crowd is released on May 1st in the UK.
Check out the trailer below and click on the poster for the full-size image:
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