Fiona Shaw on the new Sense and Sensibility film: ‘I was brought up in the 19th century’
- Posted on September 19, 2026
- By Financial Times
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In brief
Irish actress Fiona Shaw provides insights into her interpretation of Jane Austen's classic narrative, exploring the implicit psychological layers within the author's work. She examines what makes Austen's storytelling enduringly compelling across centuries, while reflecting on her upbringing surrounded by vivid, charismatic personalities that shaped her artistic perspective and performance approach to bringing literary characters to life.
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Fiona Shaw on the new Sense and Sensibility film: ‘I was brought up in the 19th century’
The Irish actor discusses unspoken subtexts in Jane Austen, what keeps her writing relevant and growing up among people with big personalities
