Join the Institute and Sony Pictures Classics for an advance private screening of Jane Austen Wrecked My Life on May 5th in Los Angeles. A captivating new film that blends wit, heart, and a dash of literary mystery. We are thrilled to offer you this special opportunity to experience the film before its official release. Join us for an evening celebrating female-driven storytelling, compelling characters, and the enduring influence of Jane Austen.
Stay after the film for an exclusive conversation with director/writer, Laura Piani and actress, Camille Rutherford. Moderated by Variety’s Jenelle Riley.
Film Synopsis: Agathe (Camille Rutherford) is a hopelessly clumsy yet charming young woman who works in the legendary Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris, while she dreams of being a successful writer, and of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel, she finds herself desperately single and plagued by writers block. When Agathe’s best friend (Pablo Pauly) gets her invited to the Jane Austen Writers’ Residency in England, she finally has her Jane Austen moment…and is caught in a very unexpected romantic triangle. Agathe must let go of her insecurities to decide what she really wants for herself, and to achieve her romantic and professional dreams.
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This film is rated R for language, some sexual content and nudity making it intended for mature audiences.
Opening in select theaters May 23rd and nationwide May 30th.
