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Der Besuch aus England

Originaltitel: Country Life
  • 1994
  • PG-13
  • 1 Std. 58 Min.
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Der Besuch aus England (1994)
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Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuAdaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920's. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brillian... Alles lesenAdaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920's. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brilliant) literary critic in London. Action begins when Alexander returns with his beautiful youn... Alles lesenAdaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920's. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brilliant) literary critic in London. Action begins when Alexander returns with his beautiful young wife Deborah, revealing himself as an arrogant failure and wanting to sell the farm out ... Alles lesen

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    • Michael Blakemore
  • Drehbuch
    • Michael Blakemore
    • Anton Chekhov
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • Sam Neill
    • Greta Scacchi
    • John Hargreaves
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    • Regie
      • Michael Blakemore
    • Drehbuch
      • Michael Blakemore
      • Anton Chekhov
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • Sam Neill
      • Greta Scacchi
      • John Hargreaves
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    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • Dr. Max Askey
    Greta Scacchi
    Greta Scacchi
    • Deborah Voysey
    John Hargreaves
    John Hargreaves
    • Jack Dickens
    Kerry Fox
    Kerry Fox
    • Sally Voysey
    Michael Blakemore
    • Alexander Voysey
    Googie Withers
    Googie Withers
    • Hannah
    Patricia Kennedy
    • Maud Dickens
    Ron Blanchard
    • Wally Wells
    Robyn Cruze
    Robyn Cruze
    • Violet
    Maurie Fields
    Maurie Fields
    • Fred Livingstone
    Bryan Marshall
    Bryan Marshall
    • Mr. Pettinger
    Tony Barry
    Tony Barry
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    Terry Brady
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    • Billy Livingstone
    Rob Steele
    Rob Steele
    • James
    Ian Bliss
    Ian Bliss
    • David Archdale
    Colin Taylor
    • Mr. Wilson
    Ian Cockburn
    • Mr. Archdale
    • Regie
      • Michael Blakemore
    • Drehbuch
      • Michael Blakemore
      • Anton Chekhov
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    6Spuzzlightyear

    Blow.. Blow Me Out I am so sad, I don't know why..

    The Country Life is what I consider to be a pretty run-in-the-mill rich-people-go-into-the-country-and- the=country-folk-teach-them-a-lesson type of movie. Michael Blakemore and Greta Scaachi play two upper crust British folk who set foot in the beautiful Australian countryside to visit his relations that he hasn't seen forever. He's acquired much success in the city, something not lost on the country folk. However, just like me, when the spoiled rich people go into the country, it's not quite the same lifestyle. Soon, they try to change the whole house upside down, and even getting to the point where they want to sell it. The country folk, needless to say, are not amused. The plot in this is rather predictable, sort of like City Slickers meets Gosford Park. Everyone seems to have a high upper nose about the whole thing, and I HATE movies like that. The acting for this is pretty good, Michael Blakemore and Greta Scaachi are good as the city couple, and Kerry Fox and John Hargreaves (doing a damned good Eric Idle impersonation) are all pretty good. Sam Neill's character, though a necessity in the plot, I feel is somewhat needless here.

    Oh, and for those of you wondering, no, Blur's 'Country House' is not in the movie.
    BurnKnee

    First-rate film

    Usually, I dislike plays adapted to a place & time other than those the author intended. Country Life (the title is from Chekhov's subtitle for Uncle Vanya, Scenes from Country Life) is a rare exception. Placed in the Australian outback in the 1920s, aspects of the play, such as the old man's writings (here, trashy theatre criticism, some of which is quoted) are as worthless as his academic treatises in the play; veneration for London (true in much of Oz, even today) makes clearer the play's characters' veneration for Moscow; etc. Blakemore, a fine stage director, knows his Chekhov, knows how to get the most of his actors (all of whom are excellent) and, to my happy surprise, knows how to make a sparkling, engrossing film from a play by Chekhov, which is very difficult (Mikhalkov is the only other one who has done it, in An Unfinished Piece for Player Piano). A thoroughly delight
    8jotix100

    Uncle Vanya in the Outback

    Michael Blakemore's "Country Life" is loosely based on Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya". Mr. Blakemore, a distinguished theater director, and actor, takes us to his native Australia, where he sets the story circa 1919.

    It's a time where Aussie soldiers are returning home from WWI. We watch as Alexander Voysey, who has been living abroad, returning with his new wife, Deborah, to the estate in the country where his daughter and brother-in-law are living. Voysey is a snob who seems out of place in the house that has seen better days. His young wife Deborah, is with him because obviously she needs a meal ticket.

    Uncle Jack, has stayed behind doing all the thankless jobs, helped by his niece Sally, who is Alexander's daughter. We also see the free thinking doctor Max Askey, whose ideas clash with the conservative town folks. It seems inevitable, but Deborah and the doctor develop a passion for one another that comes to nothing, while young Sally who secretly loves the older doctor, doesn't stand a chance with him.

    Ultimately, the Voyseys have had it with the place and when Alexander's plans to sell the estate to neighbors fail because Jack's protests and animosity toward his brother-in-law, who by now, we realize is a fake, decide to go west in search of greener pastures.

    "Country Life" is a film where we draw parallels between its Russian model and the Aussie setting. All the elements of Chekhov are there beautifully staged and directed by Michael Blakemore. The distinguished cast acts well as an ensemble under Mr. Blakemore's direction. Googie Withers makes a good contribution as the crusty cook Hannah, who knows all the secrets of the family.

    This is a different "Uncle Vanya", but worth a visit because of the excellent work of Mr. Blakemore.
    8rsoonsa

    Chekhov transposed to the Outback

    The director, Michael Blakemore, takes an artistic gamble by loosely adapting Anton Chekhov's play, Uncle Vanya, to Australia. It works on his terms, with Blakemore doing a fine job as the returning native son. Greta Scacchi, whose effect on the locals as his new and young wife is presented in an effective fashion, also performs well. The direction is somewhat uneven and, as a result, the cast does not achieve an ensemble effect so important for the filmization/adaptation. Sam Neill, as is customary, plays Sam Neill. However, Kerry Fox, a brilliant actress, shines. The production design and costumes are nicely and accurately created. In sum, Blakemore does not attempt to go beyond the perimeter of the original masterwork by Chekhov who, after all, is the originator of the "slice of life" genre.
    webwaltz

    COUNTRY LIFE...uncle vanya in OZ...

    i think that chekhov has been treated badly in many theatrical productions of this play, but this film and the welsh 'uncle vanya,' AUGUST, [with anthony hopkins] are beautiful and heartfelt versions of the story...those who think this is a "disappointing" film are not getting the point...the story is, in fact, about people who are very disappointed in life and love...get it???...chekhov takes a certain patience and maturity to understand...i'm happy that both these films and VANYA ON 42ND STREET were made...chekhov's characters are deep and tragic, but also shallow and comic...just like the rest of us, eh???...give it a looksee...and a chance...

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      Film adaptation based on and including most of the cast of Michael Blakemore's National Theatre production of "Uncle Vanya".
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      Dr. Max Askey: One of the few advantages of being the only doctor in the district is that eventually, if you wait long enough, all the people that say that they hate you turn up on your doorstep with kidney stones or an anal abscess or something that's giving them terrible bother.

    • Verbindungen
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Waterworld/Operation Dumbo Drop/The Net/Babe/Country Life (1995)
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      Keep The Home Fires Burning
      written by Ivor Novello & Lena Guilbert Ford

      published by Ascherberg, Hop wood & Crew Ltd.

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    • Erscheinungsdatum
      • 22. April 1997 (Deutschland)
    • Herkunftsland
      • Australien
    • Sprache
      • Englisch
    • Auch bekannt als
      • Eine Liebe in Australien
    • Drehorte
      • Carcoar, New South Wales, Australien
    • Produktionsfirmen
      • Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC)
      • Dalton Films
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