The Way We Live Now (2001)★ 7.7/10
- Drama
- Romance
Directed by: David Yates
Written by: Andrew Davies, Anthony Trollope
Augustus Melmotte is a European-born city financier whose background is as mysterious as his business. Only weeks after his arrival in London, he announced a new venture and promises instant fortune.
- Original title
- The Way We Live Now
- Storyline
- At the center of the story is Augustus Melmotte, a European-born city financier, whose origins are as mysterious as his business dealings. Trollope describes him as 'something in the city', but the "something" part is not always clear. Within weeks of arriving in London, he announces a new company and promises instant fortune to those who join him in this scheme. Melmotte is surrounded by a circle of decadent aristos, scheming widows and nouveau riche businessmen, all trying to get a piece of the financial pie. His disobedient daughter, Marie, is played by Shirley Henderson, while Cheryl Campbell, Matthew Macfadyen and Paloma Baeza bring to life the aristocratic but impoverished Carbury family.
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 · 3,602
- Companies
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), NOVA/WGBH Boston, Deep Indigo Productions, BBC Video, 2 Entertain, Daily Mail Newspapers, Film Café, Magyar Televízió, Masterpiece Theatre, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
- Release dates
- GB November 11, 2001
- US November 11, 2001
- AU August 1, 2002
- FI April 9, 2003
- SE December 26, 2004
- IT February 23, 2005
- HU March 28, 2008
- AE February 3, 2015
- SG June 8, 2021