Miniseries "Mildred Pierce," with Kate Winslet in the title role of the c beginning of filming was in the spotlight: in every television project removed the Oscar-winning actress. I must say that this is not the first film adaptation: in 1945 there was a film "Mildred Pierce," a role which Joan Crawford won the "Oscar". For the role, which brought one actress "Oscar", took the actress has already received a similar award, the circle is closed, the series was to attract the eyes of critics and audiences.

"Mildred Pierce" - surprisingly feminine cinema

Amazing primarily because of the series directed by a man. Todd Haynes is not in doubt in his masculinity, as well as script writers, artists, and producers. All those people that painstakingly and reverently created the miracle of the female world - men. No, you can not just say so, that on the set of the women was one of Kate Winslet, but still a man advantage when creating such a feminist project can not fail to surprise. However, the new "Mildred Pierce" published a story about women and for women.

The plot of the series

Mildred Pierce Beragon - ordinary housewife who lived in the United States in the thirties of the last century. One day she decided to leave her husband, a slacker and raise children alone. But to keep the house, and two daughters - not a simple matter. Mildred was desperately looking for a job in the end she has to get a waitress in a cheap diner.

While working as a waitress Mildred gains experience and expertise in the restaurant business and decides to open his own business. Its restaurant is thriving, but not all problems have been solved. The youngest daughter Mildred dies of transient infection, the older, rebellious and selfish Veda, does not want anything to help her mother and listen to it.

The relationship of mother and daughter take up an important part of the story. Grown Veda plays already known Evan Rachel Wood. Two great actresses act out a duet of different generations and attitudes - they are two different types of femininity: a stubborn and strong-willed Mildred against impulsive and changeable Vedas, spoiled and narcissistic. Under the influence of the Vedas again Mildred marries Monty Beragona (role in the series takes Guy Pearce), having a high position in society, and who knows how to impress. This marriage will cause many troubles for Mildred and her family.

Lyrics - through music and acting

The premiere of the show took place in March 2011 in the United States. The game is expected Kate Winslet was praised by critics, but the opening of the show was a promising and talented "star" Evan Rachel Wood. The series perfectly stylized first half of the XX century, it is clear that every detail, every little thing that enters the frame chosen. Particular attention in the series attracts and music, which also reflects the appropriate period and sets the mood.

"Mildred Pierce" - is surprisingly lyrical series, filled with undertones of sadness and melancholy. The strength and the inner core of the protagonist support the action in the film, she gathers people and support them. It is his intelligence and his work succeeds, goes to great lengths to feed their children, not afraid to take risks. And yet, "Mildred Pierce" is far from the melodrama in the understanding of how we see the genre today. No excessive tearfulness or pathos, all the feelings of the main character shown with pinpoint accuracy, and so that everything that happens on the screen does not seem feigned.

The plot of the series is a woman, is the story of the heroine and her daughter growing up and gaining experience. The touching and romantic tale, while there is not a drop of artificial bitterness, no false notes. This women's series, like the biography, but at the same time remaining a real drama, conceived according to the laws of the genre, but because of the waves.

"Mildred Pierce" - a series of five that can be viewed without interruption. The channel HBO, in addition to "Game of Thrones" and "Boardwalk Empire," this year and decided to grab a female audience, seducing the audience like melodrama. At the end of the season, we can say that HBO was able to jump over your own head: excellent reviews from critics, all the chances in the nominations to the "Emmy" and all series successfully disperse in syndication. A "Mildred Pierce" - one more proof of their highly professional work, plus for producers and the love of the audience.

Anna Chizh

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