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UNITED KINGDOM · 2004

Vanity Fair

Mira Nair
Indian Parallel Cinema social climbing class struggle female ambition friendship regency era
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Synopsis

In early 19th century England, orphaned Becky Sharp defies her poverty-stricken background and ascends the social ladder alongside her best friend.

Year2004
CountryUnited Kingdom
DirectorMira Nair
MovementIndian Parallel Cinema
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