What is the movie An Education about?

Despite her sheltered upbringing, Jenny (Carey Mulligan) is a teen with a bright future; she’s smart, pretty, and has aspirations of attending Oxford University. When David (Peter Sarsgaard), a charming but much older suitor, motors into her life in a shiny automobile, Jenny gets a taste of adult life that she won’t soon forget.
An Education/Film synopsis

How does the film An Education end?

The movie ends wistfully with Duffy singing Smoke Without Fire: “If I had known you were cheating me/ I would have saved myself and set you free.” We see Jenny scraping into Oxford (though the film errs in her being offered a place by the English faculty rather than by a college) and start dating boys her own age.

Who wrote An Education?

Nick Hornby
Линн Барбер
An Education/Screenplay

Who are the actors in the movie an education?

The film was directed by Lone Scherfig from a screenplay by Nick Hornby. It stars Carey Mulligan as Jenny, a bright schoolgirl, and Peter Sarsgaard as David, the charming conman who seduces her.

What should be included in a movie synopsis?

A movie synopsis is a summary of the plot and story of your screenplay. It covers all three acts and all the relevant emotional beats to go along with the character arcs.

How are the reviews for the movie an education?

The site’s consensus reads: “Though the latter part of the film may not appeal to all, An Education is a charming coming-of-age tale powered by the strength of former newcomer Carey Mulligan’s standout performance.”. The film has a Metacritic score of 85/100 based on 34 reviews, indicating “universal acclaim”.

Is the movie an education based on a true story?

Nick Hornby created the screenplay based on an autobiographical essay by the British journalist Lynn Barber about her schoolgirl affair with conman Simon Prewalski, referred to by her as Simon Goldman, which was published in the literary magazine Granta (82: Life’s Like That, Summer 2003).