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Howards End [digital videodisc] / Janus Films ; [presented by] Sumitomo Corporation ... [et al.] in association with Merchant Ivory Productions ; a Merchant Ivory film in association with Film Four International ; producer, Ismail Merchant ; screenplay, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala ; director, James Ivory.

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[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, [2010]

Social conflict -- England -- Drama.

Social classes -- England -- Drama.

Sisters -- England -- Drama.

Man-woman relationships -- England -- Drama.

Criterion collection ; 488.

2 videodiscs (142 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in + 1 booklet ([14] pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm)

Special edition double-DVD set.

[disc 1.] The film. Feature -- Original theatrical trailer ; [disc 2.] The supplements. Special features: video appreciation of the late Ismail Merchant by James Ivory; "Building 'Howards End'" documentary; "The design of 'Howards End'"; "The wandering company" documentary; original 1992 behind-the-scenes featurette; original theatrical trailer. Booklet with essay by Kenneth Turan inserted in container.

A story about class divisions in Edwardian England, and the tragic series of events that occurs when two impulsive middle-class sisters become involved with a working class couple and a wealthy family.

Academy Award, 1992: Best adapted screenplay

Academy Award, 1992: Best actress (Emma Thompson)

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