Als je genoten hebt van 'Nicholas Nickleby' (2002), een hartverwarmende verfilming van Charles Dickens' klassieker, dan ben je vast op zoek naar soortgelijke films en series. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde mix van drama, avontuur en historische setting bieden. Perfect voor liefhebbers van literaire verhalen en periodedrama's!

Great Expectations (1998)
Beschreibung: Another Dickens masterpiece exploring themes of social class, unrequited love, and personal growth through adversity.
Fakt: This version stars Ethan Hawke as Pip and Gwyneth Paltrow as Estella, transposing the story to modern-day New York while keeping the original's spirit.


David Copperfield (1999)
Beschreibung: A sweeping coming-of-age story featuring a young protagonist overcoming numerous hardships in Victorian England.
Fakt: This BBC production was filmed on location in Ireland and features a young Daniel Radcliffe in one of his first major roles.


Daniel Deronda (2002)
Beschreibung: A George Eliot novel adaptation exploring themes of identity, inheritance, and moral responsibility in Victorian society.
Fakt: The production used over 200 period costumes, many hand-sewn to maintain historical accuracy.


Oliver Twist (2005)
Beschreibung: A classic Dickensian tale of an orphan navigating a harsh world, filled with colorful characters and social commentary.
Fakt: This adaptation features Barney Clark as Oliver, who was only 12 years old during filming. The film was shot in Prague to recreate 19th-century London.


Jane Eyre (2011)
Beschreibung: A gothic romance featuring a strong-willed protagonist overcoming childhood adversity and societal constraints.
Fakt: This adaptation used real candlelight for many night scenes to achieve authentic period lighting effects.


The Paradise (2012)
Beschreibung: A period drama set in a Victorian department store, exploring class dynamics and ambition in a rapidly changing society.
Fakt: Based on Émile Zola's novel 'Au Bonheur des Dames', the series relocated the story from Paris to North East England for its adaptation.


Far from the Madding Crowd (2015)
Beschreibung: A Thomas Hardy adaptation about an independent woman navigating relationships and societal expectations in rural England.
Fakt: The film features authentic Dorset locations where Hardy set his original novel, including the real-life inspiration for Weatherbury.


Lark Rise to Candleford (2008)
Beschreibung: A pastoral drama series depicting rural English life with rich character studies and social observations.
Fakt: The series was filmed in the Cotswolds, using many original Victorian buildings that required minimal set dressing.


Bleak House (2005)
Beschreibung: A legal drama intertwined with personal stories, showcasing Dickens' critique of societal institutions.
Fakt: The series was shot in a documentary-style with handheld cameras to create a more immediate, modern feel for the period drama.


Little Dorrit (2008)
Beschreibung: A complex Dickens narrative about debtors' prisons and social inequality, with intricate character relationships.
Fakt: At 452 minutes, this is one of the longest Dickens adaptations ever made for television. It won seven Emmy Awards.
