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Diane Lane starring Under the Tuscan Sun is a delightful adaptation of a memoir by American author Frances Meyes. The film explores her time in Tuscany, where she buys a villa to escape her recent heartbreak and problems. Diane Lane, despite being 38 at that time, plays the central character of Frances Hayes, a 35-year-old writer, dealing with the infidelity of her husband.
The film slightly pivots from the book, as certain plot points are added and deleted to adapt the story into a feature film screenplay. The film received mixed reviews from the critics but turned out to be a box-office success.
The film is directed and written by Audrey Wells and features an ensemble of talented cast including Diane Lane, Sandra Oh, Lindsay Duncan, and Raoul Bova.
Diane Lane played a 35-year-old in Under the Tuscan Sun
Under the Tuscan Sun was released on September 26, 2003. At that time, the lead actress Diane Lane was 38 years old. Her character in the film, Frances Hayes, was 35 years of age. Frances Hayes was born in 1940, therefore, according to her age in the book, the events of the film happened in the mid-70s.
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Diane Lane's previous film Unfaithful was extremely popular for its controversial exploration of infidelity. The film also starred Richard Gere, Olivier Martinez, Michelle Monaghan, and Margaret Colin, thus making it an instant classic among fans.
However, according to Diane Lane, the process and shooting of the film were extremely tiring and difficult. In comparison, making Under the Tuscan Sun in the beautiful town of Cortona in Tuscany, Italy, was "like a salve on a wound," in the words of the actress.
What is Under the Tuscan Sun about?
Under the Tuscan Sun follows recently divorced writer Frances Hayes, who is dealing with a recent divorce, because of her husband's infidelity. Her life has taken an unexpected turn towards loneliness and misery, as her husband and his much younger partner take the home in the divorce settlement that she used to co-own with her husband.
She is handed a ticket to Italy by her friend Patti, who can't go to the place herself because of her pregnancy. Heartbroken and depressed Frances decides to go on this new adventure and it changes her life around.
She ends up in Cortona, a small town in Tuscany, where she comes across an advertisement about a villa. She buys the beautiful villa, believing that the universe is giving her signs to do so. Soon her new life begins, as she starts to meet new people, make new friends, and have new adventures.
She even helps a local young couple to convince their parents to marry and gets them married in her own villa. During the wedding, she meets a charming writer named Ed, and the film hints towards a romantic future ahead.
Under the Tuscan Sun is a delightful film, set in the beautiful Italian landscape. It is filled with heartwarming moments and charming performances.
The film is available for viewers on Amazon Prime Video. Fans can rent the film at $3.79 or purchase it at $17.99.
