The Duchess on DVD »

The film is rich with detail, a product of fine set design, meticulous costume design replete with elaborate gowns and wigs, and an impeccable selection of film locations. But no matter how opulent the Duke’s country estate of Chatsworth in Derbyshire may be, it simply cannot compensate for his cold demeanor and aloofness, both toward his wife and the most powerful political figures in England. More…