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Carrington

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In this fact-based film, painter Dora Carrington (Emma Thompson) develops an intimate but extremely complex bond with writer Lytton Strachey (Jonathan Pryce). Though Lytton is a homosexual, he is enchanted by the mysterious Dora and they begin a lifelong friendship that has strangely romantic undertones. Eventually, Lytton and Dora decide to live together, despite the fact that the latter has fallen in love with military man Ralph Partridge (Steven Waddington), whom she plans to marry.

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David Denby New York Magazine/Vulture Even those unfamiliar with Strachey's biographies may be fascinated by Jonathan Pryce's impersonation of him in Carrington. Dec 31, 2019 Full Review David Ansen Newsweek This is Hampton's impressive debut as a director; he tells his story with a tactful English reserve that allows deep feelings to find their own way to the surface. He's given a great assist from Michael Nyman's score. Feb 23, 2018 Full Review Stanley Kauffmann The New Republic We feel a tingle of anticipation that this picture is going to be handled intelligently. And it is. Jan 9, 2018 Full Review Philip French Observer (UK) Jonathan Pryce's Strachey dominates every scene he's in and steals the show. Jun 24, 2025 Full Review John Millar Daily Record (UK) You might have to search it out at more specialised cinemas. But it'll be worth the effort to see one of the year's classiest releases. Jun 24, 2025 Full Review Quentin Curtis Independent on Sunday The aesthetic of feeling and truthfulness is made to seem honourable but deluded. But there are also hints of a more forceful, engaging movie that got lost. Jun 24, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member It was disgusting,the little I saw of it.Homosexuality is an abomination,source The Holy Bible Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Christopher Hampton's beautiful narrative of the amorous yet sexless liaison of the painter Dora Carrington and writer Lytton Strachey entices with the bohemian culture of The Bloomsbury Group and one of the queerest and curiously affecting romances ever. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Es una buena anecdota, pero no es trascendente. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member By far the best character study of the last 30 years!, Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Non so perché, ma sono straordinariamente e appassionatamente affezionato a questo film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member I relate to the story somehow, a woman, impulsive yet self conscious with her gay best friend. A bohemian life. Interesting biography. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Christopher Hampton

Director

Emma Thompson

Dora Carrington

Jonathan Pryce

Lytton Strachey

Steven Waddington

Ralph Partridge

Samuel West

Gerald Brenan

Rufus Sewell

Mark Gertler

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Synopsis In this fact-based film, painter Dora Carrington (Emma Thompson) develops an intimate but extremely complex bond with writer Lytton Strachey (Jonathan Pryce). Though Lytton is a homosexual, he is enchanted by the mysterious Dora and they begin a lifelong friendship that has strangely romantic undertones. Eventually, Lytton and Dora decide to live together, despite the fact that the latter has fallen in love with military man Ralph Partridge (Steven Waddington), whom she plans to marry.
Director
Christopher Hampton
Producer
Ronald Shedlo, John McGrath
Production Co
Euston Films, European Co-production Fund, Cinéa, Freeway Films, Orsans Productions, StudioCanal, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 3, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.3M
Runtime
2h 2m
Sound Mix
Surround
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