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Aug 31, 2021 1 hr 6 min

Mike Newell's 'Enchanted April' (1991)

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In this episode, I talk about Mike Newell's 1991 film, "Enchanted April." It's about four women in 1920s Britain who rent a castle in the Italian countryside. Their vacation in Italy will forever transform their lives. The much-needed break from ordinary life leads to spiritual rejuvenation, a deep connection to nature, and a powerful bond with each other. There are spoilers in this episode. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon. Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram. Original logo by Dhiyanah Hassan Full Show Notes: My episode on Audrey Wells's Under the Tuscan Sun My episode on David Lean's Summertime All Things Must Pass by George Harrison Aura meditation app The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim Four Weddings and a Funeral My episode on James Ivory's Maurice "Funeral Blues" by W.H. Auden The Hours Bridget Jones's Diary Love Actually Pride and Prejudice My episode on Girl with a Pearl Earring Katherine Mansfield "Bliss" by Katherine Mansfield "Miss Brill" by Katherine Mansfield "The Garden Party" by Katherine Mansfield "A Dill Pickle" by Katherine Mansfield "The Stranger" by Katherine Mansfield "Katherine Mansfield, Virginia Woolf, and the Benefits of Jealous Friends" (The Paris Review) The Great Beauty My episode on L'avventura My episode on Umberto D. My episode on Journey to Italy My episode on Joanna Hogg's Unrelated The White Lotus

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In this episode, I talk about Mike Newell's 1991 film, "Enchanted April." It's about four women in 1920s Britain who rent a castle in the Italian countryside. Their vacation in Italy will forever transform their lives. The much-needed break from ordinary life leads to spiritual rejuvenation, a deep connection to nature, and a powerful bond with each other. There are spoilers in this episode. Full show notes: https://herheadinfilms.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-126-mike-newells-enchanted-april-1991

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