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To the Lighthouse (film)

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Wikipedia article




'To the Lighthouse' is a 1983 television film based on the 1927 novel by Virginia Woolf. It was adapted by Hugh Stoddart, directed by Colin Gregg, and produced by Alan Shallcross.

Cast



The cast included:

* Rosemary Harris as Mrs Ramsay

* Michael Gough as Mr Ramsay

* Kenneth Branagh as Charles Tansley

* Suzanne Bertish as Lily Briscoe

Critical reception



Reviewing the film in 'The New York Times', John J. O'Connor began by noting, "Few works of literature would seem to lend themselves less readily to dramatization than Virginia Woolf's 'To the Lighthouse,' but the BBC and Colin Gregg Ltd. have made the effort and the result is very special indeed"; although, he added, "Purists should be warned that changes have been made". He concluded by writing, "Colin Gregg's direction relies openly and rewardingly on the cool distancing manner of Ingmar Bergman in remaining faithful to the tone and mood of Mrs. Woolf. With Alan Shallcross as producer, the admirable dedication of all concerned is apparent throughout."

'To the Lighthouse' was nominated for a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award in the Best Single Drama category in 1984.

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