Kate Winslet Filmography
Kate Winslet grew up in a theatre family. Her first role was Mary in a Nativity play. She dreamed of being an actress from her birth on. The information on this page may seem trivial to some, but to Kate Winslet, this is A DREAM COME TRUE!
2002
The Life of David Gale
Synopsis:: Dr. David Gale (played by Kevin Spacey), a Texas professor and advocate for the elimination of the death penalty, sits on death row for the rape and murder of another activist, Constance Harraway (played by Laura Linney). David Gale tells his story from death row to reporter, Bitsey Bloom, played by Kate Winslet, in a series of flashbacks.
Status: 'The Life of David Gale' has finished filming in it's Austin and Huntsville locations. It has been printed in Barcelona papers that Alan Parker will film sequences there in March. A fall 2002 release has been mentioned in Variety. The film will be released by Universal. [January 4, 2002]
Enigma
Kate as Hester |
Synopsis: In March 1943 the code breakers at Bletchley Park are facing their worst nightmare: Nazi U boats have unexpectedly changed the code by which they communicate. An Allied merchant shipping convoy crossing the Atlantic with 10,000 passengers and vital supplies is in danger of attack. The authorities turn for help to Tom Jericho.
Unknown to his colleagues, Jericho has another equally baffling enigma of his own to unravel: Claire, the woman he loves, has disappeared from Bletchley in the precise moment that a spy is suspected. Tom turns to Hester, Claire's best friend, to help him to unravel the mysteries.
Review: To Be Released April 19, 2002.
The Magician's Wife
Synopsis of the book: This film is based on the book by the same title by Brian Moore.
Based on a true story, The Magician's Wife takes us to the court of the Emperor Napoleon the third. Fresh from victory in the Crimea, he needs to regroup his armies and resources before resuming aggressive French colonialist policy in Algeria. It is 1856; Muslim leaders may be close to declaring a holy war or 'jihad' against the French. World famous magician Henri Lambert and his shy and provincial wife Emmeline are sent to Algeria to win time by parading magic as miracle. France hopes this show of 'spiritual' superiority will subdue and impress the natives, deflect a war and give them the time they need to conquer Algeria and seize control of its lucrative trade routes. Against the backdrop of high political stakes, we see the magician's wife come into her own, follow her conscience and discover a sense of herself in relation to her life and her marriage.
Status: According to The Hollwood Stock Exchange this film is in 'Development'. The HSX definition states: "Development begins once a project has attracted interest, a script exists, and funds are being spent. There is no guarantee that the movie will be made simply because it has reached the development stage, but it definitely has a good chance." [January 3, 2002]
Thérèse Raquin
Synopsis by Kate: 'This is a tale of true passion. A married woman is in love with another man and together they plot to kill the husband. It's passion that drives them to it,' Kate said.
Status: Currently unknown. Ms. Winslet mentioned an end of year production for the film, however she just finished filming 'Life of David Gale'. A spring shooting schedule could be possible. Stay tuned for details. [January 4, 2002]
2001
Iris
Kate as Iris Murdoch |
Synopsis: The film is being based on the life of Iris Murdoch (1919-1999), a British author and lecturist, who later struggled with Alzheimer's disease. She has written many books and her works focus on "ethical or moral issues, sometimes in the light of myths". She was born in Dublin and schooled in England. The story starts when Iris meets her future husband John Bayley. It is based on the biographical work by John Bayley.
Status: Iris has a one week award qualifying run in New York and Los Angeles on December 14, 2001. A January release is expected for the United States and the United Kingdom. Kate Winslet will be doing promotion in both countries for the film and has been named 'Best Supporting Actress' by the LA Film Critics for her performance as Iris.
Christmas Carol, The Movie
Kate as the voice of Belle |
Synopsis: This adaptation, of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol', is framed by Dickens recounting the story to an excited New York theatre audience. It combines live action sequences with animation and is set to music. It has been 'updated' to appeal to more audiences. Voice talents include, Kate Winslet, Simon Callow, Nicolas Cage, and Juliet Stevenson.
Review: Now on wide release in the UK.
2000
Quills
Kate as Madeline |
Synopsis: The story covers the life of the Marquis de Sade. The Marquis is in an asylum when the movie takes place and Ms. Winslet's character is a laundress who work in the asylum. She helps to get de Sade's writings out to the people. Joaquin Phoenix, and Michael Caine also star. Geofrey Rush will be starring as de Sade. There is a sort of love triangle between de Sade (Rush), Madeline le Clerc (Winslet), and de Coulemer (Phoenix). Kate has said that the film is much more funny than you would think. The film is considered dark as well. The film is currently on post-production. Filming finished the last week of October 1999.
Review: To come.
1999
Holy Smoke
Kate as Ruth Barron |
Synopsis: The movie hasn't been released yet, but the basic story is known. It a story of a young Austrailian girl, Ruth Barron, who goes backpacking in India and discover a cult. She decides to join and wants to marry the cult leader, Baba. She writes to her family excited about the event and they call her home under false pretenses to have her "deprogrammed". The programmer is played by Harvey Keitel.
Review: Holy Smoke is a fun ride until Keitel joins the picture. I enjoyed many 'bits' of this film, but found on the whole that it was hard to understand the point. Jane Campion, the director, seemed to have a very BIG agenda for this film, and it gets lost. However, there are some very enjoyable Kate moments in her only modern role to date. Her character is fun and hateable at the same time and a refreshing break from her period roles. She let's loose here. Caution: some excessive nudity. Don't watch this with your parents!
Hideous Kinky
Kate as Julia |
Synopsis: The story is based on the auto-biographical novel by Esther Freud, great grand-daughter of Sigmund. The story tells the tale of a mother who takes her two daughters to Marakesch in the '70's. She is seeking an escape from England and a failed relationship.
Review: This is a great, colorful movie. I have only seen it in German, so I didn't get to hear Kate Winslet's voice, but I loved it. It's a very cute film and it has a lesson. It's worth seeing to see Kate Winslet's performance, because it is so much different than any other film you will see.
1997
Titanic
Kate as Rose Dewitt Bukater |
Synopsis: It is almost unecessary to write the synopsis of the story of the movie Titanic. It is the story of a young America woman, Rose Dewitt Bukater, who sails on the Titanic with her fiancé to return to America to wed. She feels trapped by her surroundings and her life. The story of the movie follows her life as she embraces the true meaning of living.
Review: It doesn't need to be said that Titanic is an excellent film! The story is watch caught me. Kate Winslet and Leonardo Dicaprio show an intensity and a realness to their characters that isn't often seen in films. They are 17 year olds and actually talk as such, and act as such. None of the false Hollywood bravado. These are real people who it is easy to connect with. If this movie doesn't touch your heart than maybe you don't have one. It is a story of love, and most importantly of Life!
1996
Hamlet
Kate as Ophelia |
Synopsis: This is a hard story to explain if you haven't read Shakespeare's Hamlet. The story is about the monarchy in Denmark. The movie starts with the King, Hamlet father, Hamlet dead and a wedding celebration. The wedding is that of young Hamlet's Uncle and his mother. Things just get more complicated from there as Hamlet seeks to understand his father's untimely death.
Our Review: Hamlet is a great movie! I just loved the use of the mirrors and the sets were so beautiful! Kenneth Branagh, as Hamlet, and Kate Winslet, as Ophelia are stunning together. The cast is star-studded and so extremely impressive. This movie is a must see for everyone, especially the Shakespeare fans!
Jude
Kate as Sue Bridehead |
Synopsis: Jude is based on the book "Jude The Obscure" by Thomas Hardy. The premise of the story is a boy named Jude who dreams of more than his life offers. He makes a mistake early and his life gets even harder than before. He meets Sue and begins to realize himself.
Our Review: Jude is a great movie. It is a tough subject. Thomas Hardy never wrote another book after this one, because of the critical nature of it's reception. It is a tough movie, a tough story. Kate is truly brilliant in this role. She shines, it's one of her absolute best performances!
1995
Sense and Sensibility
Kate as Marianne Dashwood |
Synopsis: S&S is based on the Jane Austen novel by the same name. It is a story of two sisters who use sense and sensibility as a guiding precept in their lives. The story follows their lives and their loves.
Our Review: S&S is culturally a very great movie to watch. You can learn a lot abou that time period in English history and culture. I loved this film, but not from the first viewing. I couldn't understand Kate's character and how she could be so silly. Later in life I understand the film better. This is something that is great for mothers, daughters, girlfriends, and women should watch together! This is Kate Winslet's first Academy Award nominated role.
A Kid In King Arthur's Court
Kate W. as Princess Sarah |
Synopsis: A Kid in King Arthur's Court is Disney's interpretation of Mark Twain's "A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court". The premise is a modern teenager who is stuggling with believing in himself who ends up being back in Arthur's England. His job is to put the kingdom back together.
Our Review: This is a GREAT film for your kids! Kate's part isn't large, but she's sweet and beautiful as always. This isn't exactly your traditional adults' movie, but I loved it. There is a lesson to be learned here and it moved me.
1994
Heavenly Creatures
K. Winslet as Juliet Hulme |
Synopsis: Heavenly Creatures is the story of two school girls who form an intense friendship which ends in a murder. It is based on the true story of a crime that shocked New Zealand in the 1950's.
Our Review: This movie is Excellent! Kate Winslet performs well, and her companion in the film, Melanie Lynskey, matches her perfectly. These two young women, in their first movie, show a great capacity for acting. The movie is so entertaining at times that it is hard to remember that it is based on a true story.
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