Drama,Romance
United Kingdom
Summer in February is a British romantic drama film directed by Christopher Menaul and was released in 2013. The film is based on the true story of the wild and bohemian Lamorna Group, who were a group of artists that lived and worked in the Lamorna Valley in Cornwall at the beginning of the 20th century. The film is set in the summer of 1913, and the story revolves around the love triangle that forms between Alfred Munnings (played by Dominic Cooper), Florence Carter-Wood (played by Emily Browning), and Gilbert Evans (played by Dan Stevens).
The film begins with Florence arriving in Lamorna as a young aspiring artist. She soon becomes the object of desire for both Munnings and Evans, who are both smitten with her. Munnings is a talented artist who is fiercely anti-modernist and believes that art should be representational. Evans is the land agent in charge of the Lamorna Valley estate and is responsible for managing the properties owned by the wealthy group of artists who live in the valley.
As Florence gets to know both Munnings and Evans, she becomes increasingly torn between the two men. Munnings is passionate and tempestuous, while Evans is kind and supportive. Florence is drawn to both men, but ultimately chooses to marry Evans. The film explores the complicated dynamics of the love triangle and the tensions that arise as a result. It also examines the cultural and artistic atmosphere of the time, as the group of artists grapple with the changing landscape of modern art and the approach of World War I.
The film is beautifully shot and features stunning views of the Cornish coast. The performances by the lead actors are nuanced and affecting, and the chemistry between the three characters is palpable. Overall, Summer in February is a touching and thought-provoking film that explores the complexities of love, art, and identity in an era of great change and upheaval.
