Here are some notable film adaptations of Jane Austen's work:
Pride and Prejudice:
* 1940: Starring Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier (classic, but with its own interpretation)
* 1995: Starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth (popular miniseries, considered faithful to the novel)
* 2005: Starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen (a modern take with a more vibrant feel)
Sense and Sensibility:
* 1995: Starring Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman (a critically acclaimed adaptation)
Emma:
* 1996: Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeremy Northam (a charming and well-received adaptation)
* 2020: Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn (a more modern and visually stunning take)
Persuasion:
* 1995: Starring Amanda Root, Ciarán Hinds (a miniseries adaptation that captures the essence of the novel)
* 2022: Starring Dakota Johnson, Cosmo Jarvis (a more recent adaptation with a contemporary feel)
Northanger Abbey:
* 1986: Starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, Christian Bale (a miniseries adaptation with a youthful approach)
* 2007: Starring Felicity Jones, JJ Feild (a more recent adaptation focusing on the Gothic elements)
Other adaptations:
* Love & Friendship (2016): based on Austen's novella "Lady Susan"
* The Jane Austen Book Club (2007): a film about a book club that reads Austen's novels
This is just a sampling of the many film adaptations of Jane Austen's works. You can find more information about specific films by searching online or in film databases.
It's also worth noting that there are countless stage adaptations of her novels, as well as television series and even musical productions. The popularity of Austen's work continues to inspire creative endeavors across many mediums.