The Bookshop 2017
"A town without a bookshop is no town at all."
In 1959 England, a determined woman dares to open a bookshop in her quaint coastal town, sparking a quiet revolution against entrenched local resistance.
Director: Isabel Coixet
Cast
Emily Mortimer
Florence Green
Bill Nighy
Mr. Brundish
Patricia Clarkson
Violet Gamart
James Lance
Milo North
Hunter Tremayne
Mr. Keble
Honor Kneafsey
Christine
Frances Barber
Jessie Welford
Reg Wilson
General Gamart
Michael Fitzgerald
Mr. Raven
Nigel O'Neill
Mr. Deben
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bookshop (2017) about?
*The Bookshop* follows Florence Green, a widow who opens a bookshop in a small English town in 1959, defying local opposition. Her struggle to preserve the shop against political and social pressure becomes a metaphor for intellectual freedom and resilience in a changing world.
Who directed The Bookshop?
Isabel Coixet directed *The Bookshop*. Known for her compelling dramas like *The Secret Life of Words*, Coixet crafts a visually rich and thematically layered story in this 2017 film.
Who stars in The Bookshop?
The film stars Emily Mortimer as Florence Green, with Bill Nighy, Patricia Clarkson, James Lance, and Honor Kneafsey rounding out the main cast.
Is The Bookshop (2017) worth watching?
*The Bookshop* is a poignant drama that shines in its atmospheric storytelling and strong performances, especially from Emily Mortimer and Patricia Clarkson. While not a high-energy thriller, its themes of resistance and quiet rebellion make it a thoughtful choice for fans of literary dramas.
How long is The Bookshop?
The runtime of *The Bookshop* is 110 minutes.
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About The Bookshop (2017) — A widow's battle to open a bookshop in 1959 England
In 1959 England, a determined woman dares to open a bookshop in her quaint coastal town, sparking a quiet revolution against entrenched local resistance. Isabel Coixet's *The Bookshop (2017)* transforms this seemingly simple act into a richly atmospheric drama, where the clash of tradition and progress unfolds like a slow-burning tide. Emily Mortimer stars as Florence Green, a widow who leases the town's abandoned Old House to establish a sanctuary for stories, only to face opposition from a formidable widow (Patricia Clarkson) who sees it as a threat to the community's order.
Bill Nighy lends gravitas to the town's eccentric but influential characters, while the film's melancholic yet hopeful tone contrasts the cozy allure of literature with the cold realities of power. The story weaves themes of intellectual freedom, resilience, and the subtle art of resistance, all bathed in the muted hues of post-war England. It's a tale where books become more than ink on paper—they're symbols of defiance in a world reluctant to change.
