movie poster for SYLVIA

Flicks ID

11426

Cert

15

Running time

109 mins

Country

Language

Format

DVD

SYLVIA (2003)

CHRISTINE JEFFS

Plot

Talented but plagued by her owns demons Sylvia Plath's early relationship with husband and fellow poet, Ted Hughes, is dominated by Ted's ambition and success. In the early years of their marriage Sylvia lacks inspiration and her deepening depression is exacerbated by her husband's philandering. It is only towards the end, when they are separated, that Sylvia is able to truly explore the dark depths of her soul and write the searingly brilliant poetry that earned her fame. A tale of their turbulent relationship.