Description: The Forsyte Saga is an epic drama spanning three generations of the powerful Forsyte family at the turn of the 20th century. Beneath the family’s imposing veneer lies a festering core of unhappy and brutal relationships. Soames Forsyte, a London solicitor and prominent man of his important family. Accustomed to getting whatever he wants, he sets his sights with absolute determination on the beautiful Irene in spite of her pennilessness and indifference to him. Irene, a lover of art and beauty, eventually accepts his marriage proposal over a life of degraded poverty, but she swears to Soames that she will never be his property. When all his money fails to make up for the absence of love and Irene falls for a young architect, Soames resolves to force the obedience he could not buy.
Genre: 02 Series
Date Created: 05-02-24
Contact: MAMMOTH SCREEN // MAMMOTH SCREEN (FS) LIMITED
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STATUS: Summer 2025 LOCATION: Bristol & Wales, UK
Producer: Sarah Lewis – Sheena Bucktowonsing – Damien Timmer – Susanne Simpson
Writer/Producer: Debbie Horsfield
Director: Meenu Gaur – Annetta Laufer
LP: Charles Bates
PM: Helen Bater
PC: Sally Lynn
DP: Simon Archer – Andrew McDonnell
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The Forsytes: An Epic Saga of Love and Power
The Forsyte Saga is an epic drama that delves into the lives of the powerful Forsyte family over three generations at the turn of the 20th century. Beneath their imposing facade lies a tumultuous core of unhappy and brutal relationships. Soames Forsyte, a prominent London solicitor, is determined to possess the beautiful Irene, despite her indifference. Irene, an admirer of art and beauty, reluctantly marries Soames but declares that she will never be his possession. As their loveless marriage unravels, Irene finds solace in a young architect, setting the stage for a gripping tale of power and passion.
Directed by Meenu Gaur and Annetta Laufer, and produced by Sarah Lewis, Sheena Bucktowonsing, Damien Timmer, and Susanne Simpson, The Forsytes promises to captivate audiences with its intricate storytelling and stellar cast. Featuring a masterful blend of love, ambition, and betrayal, this series is set against the picturesque backdrop of Bristol and Wales, UK. Join us on a journey through the tumultuous lives of the Forsytes as they navigate the complexities of love, desire, and the quest for autonomy in a world marked by wealth and tradition.
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