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Fennell Explains "Wuthering Heights" Title Twist
15 Jan
Summary
- Director Emerald Fennell explains movie title is intentional.
- Adaptation is a version, not a replica, of Brontë's novel.
- Costume designer defends Margot Robbie's modernized outfits.
Emerald Fennell, the director of the new "Wuthering Heights" adaptation, has clarified the deliberate inclusion of quotation marks in the film's title. Fennell explained that Emily Brontë's classic novel is too complex to replicate directly, thus the quotation marks signify that the movie offers a distinct "version" of the story.
Fennell consulted with the Brontë Parsonage Museum and devoted fans to craft an adaptation that resonates with the book's essence. She emphasized that a direct adaptation is not feasible, and her film presents a personal interpretation, reflecting a remembered or desired narrative.
Separately, costume designer Jacqueline Durran addressed criticisms regarding Margot Robbie's costumes. Durran defended the modernized aesthetic, citing "shiny surfaces" as key to Cathy's character and highlighting the intentional fusion of Victorian dress shapes with contemporary materials, prioritizing personal style over strict historical accuracy.
