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Presence of Mind

  • 19991999
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
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Presence of Mind (1999)
  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Thriller
Henry James' classic tale of terror, "The Turn of the Screw" receives yet another screen adaptation in this thriller shot in Spain. A young woman (Sadie Frost) is hired to serve as a governe... Read allHenry James' classic tale of terror, "The Turn of the Screw" receives yet another screen adaptation in this thriller shot in Spain. A young woman (Sadie Frost) is hired to serve as a governess for two children, Miles and Flora (Nilo Mur and Ella Jones). She is hired by their uncl... Read allHenry James' classic tale of terror, "The Turn of the Screw" receives yet another screen adaptation in this thriller shot in Spain. A young woman (Sadie Frost) is hired to serve as a governess for two children, Miles and Flora (Nilo Mur and Ella Jones). She is hired by their uncle, the Master (Harvey Keitel), who became the guardian of the youngsters after the death o... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
669
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Antoni Aloy
  • Writers
    • Henry James(novel "The Turn of the Screw")
    • Barbara Gogny(screenplay)
    • Antoni Aloy(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sadie Frost
    • Lauren Bacall
    • Ella Jones
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  • Director
    • Antoni Aloy
  • Writers
    • Henry James(novel "The Turn of the Screw")
    • Barbara Gogny(screenplay)
    • Antoni Aloy(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sadie Frost
    • Lauren Bacall
    • Ella Jones
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    • 6User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Lauren Bacall and Nilo Zimmerman in Presence of Mind (1999)
    Sadie Frost, Ella Jones, and Nilo Zimmerman in Presence of Mind (1999)
    Sadie Frost and Ella Jones in Presence of Mind (1999)
    Ella Jones in Presence of Mind (1999)
    Ella Jones and Nilo Zimmerman in Presence of Mind (1999)
    Sadie Frost and Ella Jones in Presence of Mind (1999)
    Ella Jones and Nilo Zimmerman in Presence of Mind (1999)
    Sadie Frost and Nilo Zimmerman in Presence of Mind (1999)
    Ella Jones in Presence of Mind (1999)
    Ella Jones in Presence of Mind (1999)

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    Sadie Frost
    Sadie Frost
    • Governessas Governess
    Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall
    • Mado Remeias Mado Remei
    Ella Jones
    • Floraas Flora
    Nilo Zimmerman
    Nilo Zimmerman
    • Milesas Miles
    • (as Nilo Mur)
    Harvey Keitel
    Harvey Keitel
    • The Masteras The Master
    Agustí Villaronga
    Agustí Villaronga
    • Foscas Fosc
    • (as Agustin Villaronga)
    Dayna Danika
    • Miss Jesselas Miss Jessel
    Jude Law
    Jude Law
    • Secretaryas Secretary
    Jack Taylor
    Jack Taylor
    • Fatheras Father
    Luz Fortuny
    • Auntas Aunt
    Tom Keller
    • Photographeras Photographer
    María Dulce Roselló
    • Mourner 1as Mourner 1
    Lydia Zimmermann
    • Mourner 2as Mourner 2
    Daniel Isidro
    • Coachmanas Coachman
    Juana Ginzo
    • Belas Bel
    • (as Juana Guinzo)
    Carmen Pons
    • Ainaas Aina
    • Director
      • Antoni Aloy
    • Writers
      • Henry James(novel "The Turn of the Screw")
      • Barbara Gogny(screenplay)
      • Antoni Aloy(screenplay)
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    • Quotes

      Governess: What are you doing here?

      Flora: I told you. I come here to bury my secrets.

      Governess: No more secrets, Flora. Tell me where she is.

      Flora: Who, miss?

      Governess: Tell me, my pet, where is Miss Jessel?

      Flora: Miss Jessel?

      Governess: Yes!

      [to Mado Remei]

      Governess: See? See? There she is! Out on the water!

      Mado Remei: I can't see anything.

      Governess: [to Mado Remei] Open your eyes for god sake, you stupid woman! Can't you see her?

      Mado Remei: Let go of me! I cannot!

      Flora: There's nobody there.

      Governess: [to Flora] How dare you say that when she is right there in front of you? Look at her! She is right over there and you're lying to me! She is right there!

      Flora: [to Mado Remei while possessed by Miss Jessel] Take me away from her! She is evil! Really evil!

      [to the Governess while possessed by Miss Jessel]

      Flora: You filthy slut! I never want to see you again! Go away! I hate you! I hate you!

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      Version of Matinee Theatre: The Others (1957)

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    7/10
    Acceptable and luxurious Spanish renditíon based on the vintage novel The turn of the Screw by Henry James
    This known story deals with a governess played by Sadie Frost, who is assigned to care at a far mansion two children named Miles : Nilo Mur or Nilo Zimmerman , and his younger sister Flora : Ella Jones . She is hired by the uncle, the Master : Harvey Keitel, of the neglected kids. There is also a house keeper : Lauren Bacall , who knows about the past of the kiddies and the sinister mansion. As their souls have been possessed by dark forces . Then , there appears two creepy ghosts , Fosc : Agustín Villaronga and Jessel : Danica, the former and deceased workers who are corrupting the strange and innocent siblings.

    Yet another renditíon full of chilling, and mysterious happenings about two brothers possessed by a sinister and uninamaginable evil . Being based on Henry James classic novel, including drama , tension , intrigue and frightening elements . It packs a lot of suspense, adequate suggestion and terror incidents. The film displays glamorous costumes by the prestigious and Oscarized designer Ivonne Blake as well as gorgeous cinematography by David Carretero and splendid interior and exteriors, being shot on location in island of Majorca . Furthermore , an eerie and suspenseful musical score by Angel Illaramendi . This academic and decent motion picture was well produced by Enrique Cerezo, Gil Carretero and professionally directed by Antonio Eloi. This is his only film, previously directed shorts and wrote the film El Mar directed by Agusti Villaronga who here plays a feared role as Fosc.

    Other adaptations about The turn of Screw are the following ones : the best and classic The innocents 1961 by Jack Clayton with Deborah Kerr , Pamela Franklyn , Martin Stephens . A prequel titled Nightcomers 1971 by Michael Winner with Marlon Brando, Stephanie Beacham, Harry Andrews. Turn of the Screw 1974 by Dan Curtis with Lynn Redgrave, Eva Griffith . Otra vuelta de tuerca 1985 by Eloy de la Iglesia with Pedro Maria Sanchez, Queta Claver. Turn of the Screw 1989 by Graeme Clifford with Amy Irving , David Hemmings. 1992 version by Rusty Lemorande with Patsy Kensit , Julian Sands , Stephanie Audran . 1999 remake by Ben Bolt with Jodhi May , Pam Ferris , Colin Firth .
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    • Release date
      • April 20, 2001 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • Spain
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El celo
    • Filming locations
      • Bunyola, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Enrique Cerezo Producciones Cinematográficas S.A.
      • Presence of Mind LLC
      • Televisión Española (TVE)
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      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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