Screenplay: E. M. Forster

Direction David Lean

Cast Judy Davis · Victor Banerjee · Peggy Ashcroft · James Fox

Synopsis A Passage to India (1984) is set in the early 20th century during the British Raj in India. The story revolves around Dr. Aziz H. Ahmed, an Indian Muslim physician who is well-versed in English and adopts Western attire. His...

Direction James Ivory

Cast Emma Thompson · Anthony Hopkins · Samuel West · Helena Bonham Carter

Synopsis Howards End (1992) centers around the final wishes of Ruth Wilcox (Vanessa Redgrave), who hopes to bequeath her beloved country home to Margaret Schlegel (Emma Thompson), a woman of modest means who is soon to face eviction from her London...

Direction James Ivory

Cast Hugh Grant · Simon Callow · James Wilby · Denholm Elliott

Synopsis Maurice (1987) follows the emotional journey of two young men, Maurice and Clive, who form a deep bond during their time at Cambridge University. As their friendship blossoms into romantic feelings, they grapple with the societal expectations and constraints of...

Direction Humphrey Jennings

Cast Michael Redgrave · Myra Hess · John Gielgud

Synopsis A Diary for Timothy (1945) offers a concise, documentary-style exploration of Great Britain's state as the Second World War draws to a close. The film takes the form of a visual journal for a baby boy named Timothy, born in...

Direction James Ivory

Cast Helena Bonham Carter · Maggie Smith · Denholm Elliott · Julian Sands

Synopsis A Room With a View (1985) follows the journey of Lucy Honeychurch, portrayed by Helena Bonham Carter, a young Englishwoman navigating societal expectations and personal desires. Accompanied by her prim chaperone, Charlotte Bartlett (Maggie Smith), Lucy ventures to Florence, where...

Direction Hettie Macdonald

Cast Hayley Atwell · Joe Bannister · Donna Banya · Bessie Carter

Synopsis Howards End (TV Miniseries) (2017) is a captivating 4-episode drama that delves into the social and class disparities of early 20th-century England. The narrative unfolds through the lives of three distinct families: the affluent Wilcoxes, the kind-hearted and idealistic Schlegels,...

Direction Jorge Torregrossa

Cast Suzanne Carney · William Short · Daniel Kruse · Bryan Close

Synopsis Desire (S) (2000) is a captivating film inspired by a short story penned by E.M. Forster. The narrative unfolds in a small Italian town, where a young Englishman, Philip, finds himself entangled in a web of desire and intrigue. Philip's...

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast Helena Bonham Carter · Judy Davis · Rupert Graves · Giovanni Guidelli

Synopsis Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991) is a cinematic adaptation of E.M. Forster's first published novel. The story revolves around a recently widowed woman who embarks on a journey to Italy. During her time there, she finds herself in a...

Direction Cedric Messina · John Gorrie · Rudolph Cartier · Waris Hussein

Cast Charles Gray · Lally Bowers · Eileen Atkins · Janet Suzman

Synopsis BBC Play of the Month (TV Series) (1965) aired from 1965 to 1983, spanning an impressive 16 seasons and 120 episodes. This anthology series showcased a diverse range of dramatic performances, each episode presenting a unique play or adaptation. The...

Direction Graham Baker · Roger Bamford · Colin Bucksey · Giles Foster

Cast David Parfitt · Johnny Allan · Brian Poyser · Phil Daniels

Synopsis Premiere (TV Series) (1977) aired from 1977 to 1980, consisting of 22 episodes. This series delves into the world of television production, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a fictional television show. The narrative follows the lives of...