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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: In nineteenth century Yorkshire wealthy orphan Anne Lister lives with an aunt and uncle, anxious for her to marry well and blissfully unaware that she is a lesbian,recording her thoughts and exploits in a coded diary. When her lover Mariana Belcombe makes a marriage of convenience to rich old Charles Lawton,she feels betrayed and,although Mariana visits and has sex with her,the relationship is going nowhere. Helped by old flame Tib she makes a play for innocent Miss Browne but sees she is barking up the wrong tree and diverts herself by renovating the family hall. A drunken Tib almost exposes her secret and scornful mine-owner Christopher Rawson,whose marriage proposal she rejects,tells her that her sexuality is a subject of local gossip. Undeterred Anne meets Ann Walker who becomes her new 'wife' and they open a coal-mine ,living happily together. An end title tells us that Anne Lister died prematurely in 1840 on holiday in Russia. ...The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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This is a wonderful piece of social history brought to life. Don't be put off by thinking it is just another lesbian drama made for cheap thrills. Whatever your sexual preferences this is a touching and thought provoking film.
It is the true story of Miss Anne Lister of Shibden Hall, Yorkshire, who thwarted the pre-Victorian ideal of marrying a wealthy man and providing an heir. I think she must have been one gutsy lady to live her life true to her heart despite knowing that people were sniggering behind her back and even calling her "gentleman Jack". She was also a learned lady and had a head for business. Very interesting from a historical point of view. I've no doubt many women at that time must have lived together as a couple, but in denial and with an excuse of some kind. Anne Lister was ahead of her time in thinking that she could live openly with her female lover as a married couple and be accepted by society. I thought Maxine Peake's performance was amazing.
It is the true story of Miss Anne Lister of Shibden Hall, Yorkshire, who thwarted the pre-Victorian ideal of marrying a wealthy man and providing an heir. I think she must have been one gutsy lady to live her life true to her heart despite knowing that people were sniggering behind her back and even calling her "gentleman Jack". She was also a learned lady and had a head for business. Very interesting from a historical point of view. I've no doubt many women at that time must have lived together as a couple, but in denial and with an excuse of some kind. Anne Lister was ahead of her time in thinking that she could live openly with her female lover as a married couple and be accepted by society. I thought Maxine Peake's performance was amazing.
62 of 64 people found the following review helpful
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This film dramatises a little piece of lesbian history - the extraordinarily explicit diaries of Halifax lesbian Anne Lister, which she wrote in a complicated code. If you are a lesbian and you don't know about Anne, you're in for a real treat, and if you do know about her, this is a great realisation of her story on screen. Anne is fairly wealthy, totally unabashed in pursuing her alliances and yet also has a yearning restlessness about her which is perfectly brought out in the film. The objects of her affections are often more susceptible to societal pressure and the film turns on her search for a woman who will be her 'one true companion'a quest with several false leads, including her best friend who loves her but who isn't loved in return.
It's heartwarming rather than sexy (although there are some charged love scenes) but this film shouldn't be dismissed as a worthy curiosity. There's some great performances, a real sense of connection between the actresses and a great story, which just happens to be true. Who knew Halifax was so exciting?
It's heartwarming rather than sexy (although there are some charged love scenes) but this film shouldn't be dismissed as a worthy curiosity. There's some great performances, a real sense of connection between the actresses and a great story, which just happens to be true. Who knew Halifax was so exciting?
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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A BELOVED AND BEAUTIFULL TALE BROUGHT TO SCREEN. ONE WOMAN'S POWERFULL STORY OF THE SEARCH FOR TRUE LOVE, ANN, OFTEN DESPAIRING AT THE ATTITUDE'S, AND OFTEN SNOBBISH BEHAVIOUR OF HER SO CALLED SOCIAL CIRCLE.
I HAVE READ THE BOOK ( IT TAKE'S A WHILE TO ADAPT TO THE WAY PEOPLE SPOKE, CIRCA 1800'S ) BUT IF YOU FIND THE BOOK " HEAVY GOING " THIS DVD FROM AMAZON EXPLAIN'S ALL.
A TRUE TALE OF LESBIAN LOVE IN A " MAN'S WORLD "
HEARTILY RECOMMENDED. 4****
I HAVE READ THE BOOK ( IT TAKE'S A WHILE TO ADAPT TO THE WAY PEOPLE SPOKE, CIRCA 1800'S ) BUT IF YOU FIND THE BOOK " HEAVY GOING " THIS DVD FROM AMAZON EXPLAIN'S ALL.
A TRUE TALE OF LESBIAN LOVE IN A " MAN'S WORLD "
HEARTILY RECOMMENDED. 4****
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A plesant surprise
I enjoy period dramas and also love a good lesbian film. This incorporated both and was well worth the purchase. A well pro-ducted drama which I have watched a few times already
Published 1 month ago by Ms. L. J. Lewis
Brilliant drama
I am a massive fan of 19th/20th century lesbian "dramas",having seen Affinity,Tipping The Velvet and Fingersmith. So when I saw this listed on the tv,I had to watch it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mel_B
Lesbian history celebrated
Well finally lesbian heritage is being celebrated in the grand old tradition of Regency costume drama. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Colette
Drama
Interesting. As I'm not in the gay world I'd never heard of her before, but she led an interesting life given the time she lived in. Very well acted too.
Published 13 months ago by Gilbo
'I love and only love the fairer sex'
A contemporary of Jane Austen, Ann Lister lived an extraordinary life as a writer, landowner, traveller and lesbian in early nineteenth century Halifax. Read more
Published 19 months ago by J. Cooper
The secret Diaries of Anne Lister
This was a moving story of a woman's struggles with love and life in a time when women were expected only to be wives and child-bearers. It was a very satisfying buy.
Published 20 months ago by Kriss Diamond
solid BBC production
It's basically what you expect to get from a BBC production: costumes, drama, actors who know how to play without exaggeration, great cinematographic shots, solid storyline. Read more
Published 21 months ago by NC De JONG
Brilliant and Emotional
This is a wonderful story about love and heartache. I am a big fan of Brokeback Mountain, but this film is truly inspirational for a time where same sex relationships and marriage... Read more
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The Secret Diaries of Anne Lister
I didn't really sympathise with Anne or like her relationships but it is the story of someones life and so you can't change the fundamentals! I was intriguing thought.. Read more
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