Sense and Sensibility

About:

Based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel of the same name, this Ang Lee-directed period drama tells the story of the Dashwood family and rules of inheritance which leaves them in a financially distressful situation following the death Mr. Dashwood.

Trivia:

Emma Thompson became the first person to ever win Academy Awards for both acting and screenwriting by winning the Best Adapted Screenplay. It was nominated for 6 other Oscars, including Best Picture.