Tag Archives: Joe Wright

For the Role of Anna Karenina, Actresses Eagerly Throw Themselves Under the Train

By Leah Rozen | Posted on November 19th, 2012

Keira Knightley in poster detail for 'Anna Karenina' (Focus Features)

All names may be alike for the character but each actress who plays Anna Karenina brings her own distinct interpretation to the role.

WATCH: “We’re Like Siblings Really” Says Director Joe Wright on Keira Knightley

By Tom Brook | Posted on November 16th, 2012

Keira Knightley and director Joe Wright (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)

The period film Anna Karenina – out today (Friday Nov 16) – based on Tolstoy’s classic novel – marks the third screen collaboration between Keira Knightley, who plays the title role, and director Joe Wright.

Looking Backward: British Period Drama – the 21st Century Edition

By staff | Posted on November 12th, 2012

Keira Knightley in 'Anna Karenina' (Focus Features)

This post is brought to you by Focus Features’ bold new vision of the epic story of love, Anna Karenina, starring Keira Knightley and Jude Law and directed by Joe Wright (Atonement, Pride & Prejudice). In select theatres starting ...

‘Hanna’ Director Joe Wright: ‘I’m Very Much a British Filmmaker’

By Tom Brook | Posted on April 13th, 2011

British director Joe Wright, best known for highbrow period dramas, says he has no plans to become a Hollywood fixture even though his new just released action thriller Hanna smacks of mainstream appeal.