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The English Countryside in 13 Films

Header from Samulli. Play T13 here.

Mountains and lakes, quiet dirt roads, pretty meadows, rustic barns, beautiful gardens, quaint cottages or elegant houses, lovely fountains, farm animals - if they are anywhere in a film, whether shown for 1 minute or 10, I am certainly watching. Being a city dweller for fifteen years has not swayed my wish to one day live in a charming countryside. I am a country girl at heart! My T13 today are my favorite films that show the English countryside in some or most parts of each of them. Their stories are great and I love them; I also believe the setting adds a lot of impact and appeal:

1. Pride and Prejudice (2005)

2. Ladies in Lavender (2004)

3. Sense and Sensibility (1995)

4. Miss Potter (2006)

5. The Secret Garden (1993)

6. Nanny McPhee (2005)

7. Becoming Jane (2007)

8. Keeping Mum (2005)

9. Harry Potter I - VII of course (2001 - )

10. Vanity Fair (2004)

11. Elizabeth (1998)

12. The Duchess (2008)

13. Atonement (2007)


Bonus: Sleepy Hollow (1999)

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Anonymous said…
Boy I can tell I'm not a movie buff. I've only heard of 1 and 9 LOL So I hope it's a good list LOL. Well I'm sure it is...crap I left my brain in the middle some place also. LOL. Sorry I forgot the link in the quiz. It's back :)
20 August 2009 at 07:33
sweet_shelo said…
Lots of films sis ha..

Thanks for adding me on your blog list sis..
20 August 2009 at 08:08
Hazel said…
Hi Thom, they are great movies :) I will have a look at that link. Thanks.

Hi Shelo, I look forward to chatting more with you :)
20 August 2009 at 08:15
Heather said…
I've seen or heard of most of these. I'd say my top three faves here are 1, 3, and 5.

I also went with a movie theme this week. http://wordtrix.blogspot.com/
20 August 2009 at 09:33
Betty said…
I've only seen 1, 5, 8, 10, and 12, and loved them all!!

I don't remember which of 9 I've watched, but I'm not a big fan of it anyway. =P =)
20 August 2009 at 10:14
Hazel said…
Hi Journeywoman, welcome around

Hi Heather, I also love 1,3, and 5 very much!
20 August 2009 at 10:18
Hazel said…
Hi Betty, they're great to watch, aren't they? :-)
20 August 2009 at 10:34
jenn said…
The only movies I have seen are Nanny McPhee and a few of the Harry Potters. I need to check out the rest.
20 August 2009 at 10:51
life's journey said…
I never seen some of that movies hope to watch one day. Thanks for sharing. Mine is up.
20 August 2009 at 11:53
Americanising Desi said…
i m a total movie buff!

and yes i heard em all.. maybe missed a couple ;)

Dear God, I love YOU!
20 August 2009 at 17:35
i beati said…
I just watched Pride and Prejudice last night again on Oxygen.Was the kazillionth time for me sk
20 August 2009 at 19:06
Hootin' Anni said…
I read a post by another blogger several weeks ago about the movie, Secret Garden, I must see that one!!!

I LOVED Nanny McPhee!!!!! And all the other movies you listed.

My Thursday 13 is now posted...I feel the need for speed!!! You're invited to join me if you'd like! See ya at my place!! Have a great day.
20 August 2009 at 19:39
Happily Retired Gal said…
I don't see many films these days but I've seen a few on your list ... and like Anni I loved Nanny McPhee for all kinds of reasons ;--)
Hugs and blessings,
20 August 2009 at 20:47
Brenda ND said…
Hmm. I haven't seen Ladies in Lavender. I think I'll request that one. Thanks.
20 August 2009 at 20:49
Anya said…
Hi Hazel
I look at the moment no movies,
do you now why,
BLOGGING ........ LOL
I have no time :))))))
From your list I now only
the Potter movies :)
Have a lovely evening !!!!!

( Kareltje is really just a dog he walks behind me he is everywhere where I am.... LOL)
20 August 2009 at 21:21
~Just me again~ said…
I've seen about half of them. There's some good ones on there!
20 August 2009 at 21:26
jehara said…
i am familiar with most of those films but i've only seen two of them. i think the scenery in the hp films is breathtakingly beautiful.
21 August 2009 at 04:05
chubskulit said…
Of the thirteen movies you have listed Pride and Prejudice lang napanood ko sis..

Sorry sis all the while I thought I was following your blog na di pala toink.. Hay buhay tumatanda na talaga ang loal mo..

I just joined this meme. Here is my first Thursday Thirteen
29 October 2009 at 12:38
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