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Allie McConnell

Verdant viewing: Movies about gardens and gardeners

We’re in the final slog of winter, and it’s time to finalize your garden plans. Grab a blanket and cue up these leafy films to help you make it to seed-sprouting weather.


In no particular order:




Kate Winslet stars as a garden designer in 17th century France, breaking the rules to make her vision come to life. Alan Rickman directed, and steps in as King Louis XIV.




This is a sweet and quirky biopic about Irish landscape designer Mary Reynolds and her early career bringing to life magical, naturalistic gardens. She now encourages gardeners and property owners to cultivate regenerative habitat to stave off the climate crisis.




Ewan MacGregor stars as a Dutch landscape architect who becomes a pawn in the romantic intrigue of his wealthy employer in … 17th century England.




A steamy affair amidst (flower-) stalk market speculation features Alicia Vikander in this adaptation of the novel set in Amsterdam in the …. 17th century. Keep your eyes peeled for lots of great cameos.



Shakespeare’s rom-com as told by Branagh. A sexy, silly story that has nothing to do with gardens, but this version makes great use of the formal garden and grounds at Villa Vignamaggio.


 

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