This week's selection features, in her directorial debut, Martha Fiennes directing her brother Ralph Fiennes (1). 'Tis twas' a family affair with siblings Sophia and Magnus contributing in minor roles. For clarity, their last name is Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes. Really...
This week's recommendation is based on the works of Alexander Pushkin. This 'novel in verse' was first published in its entirety in 1833. It's titled, Yevgeniy Onegin (Eugene Onegin in English). It's been turned into an Opera, Ballet, Musical, a Play and several films. This includes the movie recommendation for this week, Onegin (1999)...
This week's romantic drama (or not) also stars Liv Tyler (2). Yes, Steven's daughter. Not to be confused with Toby Stephens (3) who is Lensky in this week's film...
(1) The Grand Budapest Hotel, week 113
(2) Arwen in the Lord of the Rings saga
(3) And Then There Were None, 2015 Mini Series
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