His plans include an elaborate display of fountains. He shows her the door, and she leaves disheartened. Le Notre hires Sabine de Barra (Winslet) to design and construct the outdoor ballroom, and is soon captivated by her beauty. The site's consensus states that "Stylish and well-acted without ever living up to its dramatic potential, A Little Chaos is shouldered by the impressive efforts of a talented cast. Trystan pointed us to the following information: The three-time Emmy winner designed all of the sublime 16th-century costumes for the Henry VIII drama, “The Tudors,” and … After all the interviews, André mulls over the candidates, oppressed by the weight of the king's expectations. A chronicle of the life of 18th-century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life. Written by (2014). Under pressure of time, and as she charts her own course, Le Notre comes to recognise the value of "A Little Chaos" in Sabine's process. Sabine nearly drowns trying to close the gate, and André helps pull her from the gushing water. “A Little Chaos” never pretends to be a realistic historical drama. Drama. No heavy mental or emotional lifting required. No heavy themes, impeccable acting (Kate Winslet, Matthias Schoenaerts, Stanley Tucci, and Alan Rickman), beautiful scenery, and gorgeous late 17th c. costumes. But he needs help. "[37] Mark Adams in his review for Screen International said, "the film is a gracefully made delight, replete with lush costumes, fruity performances, love amongst the flowerbeds and even a little mild peril. "A Little Chaos" - UK Premiere - VIP Arrivals LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME. It's about how one world maintains the other, often at the cost of women. "[39] Tim Robey in The Telegraph said in his review: "If you see only one film about 17th-century French landscape gardening this year, it probably ought to be A Little Chaos, a heaving bouquet of a picture. He wrote that "it all starts off so promisingly" and praised the camera work and language, but found it quickly fails as "a melancholic look at grief" where "at least four different genres [clash] against each other, occasionally in the same scene" and "the romance seems to take place off-screen." A Little Chaos (DVD) : A romantic drama following Sabine, a strong-willed and talented landscape designer, who is selected to build one of the main gardens at King Louis XIV's new palace at Versailles. Was this review helpful to you? "[43], Some of the film's characters are fictional, including Kate Winslet's Sabine de Barra. A Little Chaos is a film directed by Alan Rickman with Kate Winslet, Matthias Schoenaerts, Jennifer Ehle, Alan Rickman, Stanley Tucci .... Year: 2014. Run Time: Theatrical : 1 Hour(s) 53 Minutes. "[40], However, David Sexton of the London Evening Standard gave the film a negative review, saying that "Kate Winslet charms as a gardener at the Court of Louis XIV, but it's not enough to keep this inauthentic piece from wilting. A Little Chaos is a 2014 British period drama film directed by Alan Rickman. [34], As of July 2015, the film has been opened in fourteen territories including Australia and UK and had grossed $10,084,623 worldwide. While pushing herself and her workers to complete the Rockwork Grove as an outdoor ballroom, Sabine negotiates the perilous rivalries and intricate etiquette of the court. A Little Chaos is a 2014 British period drama film directed by Alan Rickman. As a striking commoner, artlessly beautiful and fearlessly honest, Sabine attracts attention at court, and is befriended by the King's brother Duc Philippe d'Orleans and his wife Elizabeth Charlotte, Princess Palatine. Sabine affirms her respect for his work but suggests that she would like to create something uniquely French rather than follow classical and renaissance styles. After interviewing numerous candidates, he chooses the wildly fictional Madame Sabine de Barra (Winslet) to create the garden's ballroom, for the reason that she will introduce new ideas (a shaky premise, there)—and, as the title suggests, a little chaos. A Little Chaos is a 2014 British period drama film directed by Alan Rickman. This FAQ is empty. As work begins on her design, Sabine initially makes little progress with the workmen recommended by one of the designers rejected by André. 6 sept. 2018 - Découvrez le tableau "A little Chaos" de Laurine Laboulais sur Pinterest. In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a sheep farmer; Frank Troy, a reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor. [33] Focus Features finally gave the film a theatrical and VOD release simultaneously in United States on 26 June 2015. Dec 20, 2018 - A female landscape-gardener is awarded the esteemed assignment to construct the grand gardens at Versailles, a … The story was conceived by Alison Deegan who co-wrote the screenplay along with Rickman and Jeremy Brock. Top positive review. 27 of 34 people found this review helpful. One day, an unexpected invitation comes: Sabine is in the running for an assignment at the court of King Louis XIV (Mr. Rickman). The film is set in 1682, but André Le Nôtre began work at Versailles in 1661. He then rounds up their daughter and gets into the carriage. During the early years of Nazi occupation of France in World War II, romance blooms between Lucile Angellier (Michelle Williams), a French villager, and Lieutenant Bruno von Falk (Matthias Schoenaerts), a German soldier. [27][28] Rickman presented the film at Camerimage film festival in November 2014. 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