Madame Bovary (2000)
Release Year: 2000
Nation: United Kingdom, United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Tim Fywell
Writer: Gustave Flaubert, Heidi Thomas
Summary
Madame Bovary (2000) is a period drama directed by Tim Fywell that explores the themes of romantic disillusionment and the destructive consequences of Emma's adulterous affairs. Set in 19th-century France, the film follows Emma's descent into debt and deceit as she seeks to fulfill her unrealistic expectations of love and passion. The story is a faithful adaptation of Flaubert's original novel, capturing its tragic narrative of a woman trapped by societal norms and her own romantic ideals.