Jenny Miller (Carey Mulligan) is an English schoolgirl on the cusp of graduation in 1961. She falls into a whirlwind romance with an older man, David Goldman (Peter Sarsgaard). The two run away to Paris and get engaged, but Jenny becomes disillusioned by his seedy past. Adapted for the screen by novelist Nick Hornby (High Fidelity, About a Boy), An Education is based on Lynn Barber's memoir of the same name.
The film was recently nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Carey Mulligan) and Best Adapted Screenplay.
An Education opens on Feb. 5 at the Majestic 12 as part of the Arts & Education Council's Independent Film Series and plays until Feb. 11. For showtimes and ticket prices, visit carmike.com.
Synopsis
From the AEC:
Jenny is a top A-level student who has hopes of attending university at Oxford in the early-1960s, but she meets a charismatic older man (Peter Sarsgaard) who offers an exciting alternative of seeing and experiencing life. The story is adapted from Lynn Barber’s memoirs by British novelist Nick Hornby. The film won the Audience Award at Sundance in 2009.
About the Film
An Education
Sony Pictures Classics, 2009, U.S.
Director: Lone Scherfig
Starring: Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Emma Thompson, Dominc Cooper
Written by Nick Hornby, Lynn Barber
About the Independent Film Series
The AEC Independent Film Series brings award-winning independent films to Chattanooga that would otherwise be unavailable on our city's big screens. The Series is held twice a year, showing a new film each week for 12 weeks at the downtown Majestic Theatre. The Spring Series runs from January through April, and the Fall Series runs from Labor Day through Thanksgiving.
montybros on Feb. 4, 2010
Thanks for promoting. This is one not to be missed!