Bright Young Things

Bright Young Things is a 2003 movie directed by Stephen Fry; the film represents the directorial debut for the British actor and presenter. It is a faithful adaptation of the satirical 1930 novel Vile Bodies, written by Evelyn Waugh.

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2003 - Movie - Stephen Fry - Debut - British - 1930 - Novel - Vile Bodies - Evelyn Waugh

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Compared to other period films, Bright Young Things is relatively fast-paced, due to the film focussing on fame and the frenzy of the media.

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The central plot is a romance story, but the film provides social commentary on younger people in the 1930s, as well as society in general.

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Social commentary - 1930s

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