Agnieszka Holland

I loved this film, based on the novel of the same name by Henry James. A classic film titled The Heiress starring Olivia de Haviland was based on the same material, and the highest compliment I can pay to the film Washington Square and Jennifer Jason Leigh in Haviland's role is that I refuse to choose between them. Its hard for me to put my finger on the differences (Leigh's Catherine a bit more gauche I think), yet both seem distinct, yet both true to the original source. And both are very show more watchable and memorable. show less

Charming, emotional, honest; wonderful performances by all the kid actors. A childhood favorite unsullied by cuteness, visually lovely.

Two of Frances Hodgson Burnett's most treasured children's novels come to the screen in wondrous adaptations:

A Little Princess is the magical story of a girl who uses her powers of imagination and zest for life to overcome hardships at a stern boarding school.

Three lonely children are forever changed as they learn to trust each other while restoring and taking refuge in The Secret Garden.

The film is based on the autobiography of Solomon Perel who survived WW II by concealing his true identity and at times living as a Nazi for 7 years.
It would spark discussions on what would you do to stay alive?