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Merchant Ivory Productions is a film company founded in 1961 by producer Ismail Merchant (1936–2005) and director James Ivory (b. 1928). Merchant and Ivory were life and business partners from 1961 until Merchant's death in 2005. During their time together, they made 44 films.
Roseland (1977) is the first Merchant Ivory film with a contemporary American story, though not the company's first American film. Savages (1972), an absurdist fantasy set in the Stone Age, was actually located in Westchester County, while The Wild Party (1975) was set in pre-Depression Hollywood.
- Shakespeare Wallah (1965) The second Merchant Ivory movie follows a troupe of stage actors traveling across India putting on Shakespeare plays. It's loosely based on the story of Geoffrey Kendal – father of Felicity – who earned the nickname "Shakespearewallah" because of his dedication to Shakespeare during an era when theater was being eclipsed by Bollywood.
- The Europeans (1979) Though it was shot on a tight budget, Merchant Ivory managed to make their first period drama look pretty lavish. Adapted by Prawer Jhabvala from Henry James' novel, it centers on a fascinating encounter between a wealthy New England family and their more bohemian and eccentric European cousins.
- The Bostonians (1984) This fiercely intelligent Henry James adaptation has a brilliant, Oscar-nominated performance from Vanessa Redgrave. She plays Olive Chancellor, a leading light of the women's suffrage movement who enters into an unlikely rivalry with her chauvinist relative Basil Ransom (Christopher Reeve).
- A Room with a View (1985) Merchant Ivory's reputation really grew thanks to this stellar E.M. Forster adaptation with an Oscar-winning Prawer Jhabvala screenplay.
Nov 13, 2023 · Soucy examines the romantic union of Merchant and Ivory and the anomaly of a gay couple forming one of the longest and most successful partnerships in film industry history.
Learn about the history and legacy of Merchant Ivory, a film company founded by Ismail Merchant, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, and James Ivory. Explore their diverse and acclaimed works, from Shakespeare Wallah to The White Countess.
Learn about the partnership, both professional and personal, of director James Ivory, producer Ismail Merchant and their associates, in this feature documentary. Watch the official trailer, read the press reviews and meet the film team behind this cinematic tribute to Merchant Ivory.
Explore the list of films produced, written, directed, or photographed by the legendary partnership of Ismail Merchant and James Ivory. From The Householder to The City of Your Final Destination, discover the stories, themes, and styles of their acclaimed cinema.
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