Mary Shelley (2017), directed by Haifaa al-Mansour, is a Gothic-tinged biographical drama that explores the tumultuous life of the Frankenstein author during her formative years. Elle Fanning stars as the rebellious young Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, a 16-year-old intellectual who defies societal norms by eloping with the married poet Percy Bysshe Shelley (Douglas Booth). Their scandalous love affair, marked by passion and betrayal, unfolds against a backdrop of personal tragedies and creative fervor.
The film delves into Mary’s strained relationship with her stepmother (Joanne Froggatt), her bond with stepsister Claire Clairmont (Bel Powley), and her fateful 1816 summer at Lake Geneva with Lord Byron (Tom Sturridge). There, a ghost-story challenge sparks her creation of Frankenstein—a tale mirroring her own struggles with abandonment, loss, and the perils of playing God.
While criticized for historical liberties, the film captures Mary’s feminist spirit and the Romantic era’s turmoil. Fanning’s poised performance and the moody cinematography evoke the era’s literary intensity. Mary Shelley is a poignant tribute to the woman who turned heartbreak into a timeless masterpiece.
Genre: Biographical Drama | Themes: Creativity, Love, Betrayal, Feminism
Tone: Melancholic, Romantic, Atmospheric
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