Episode 12: My Secret Garden Story with the Producer of The Secret Garden Film Rosie AlisonEpisode 12: My Secret Garden Story with the Producer of The Secret Garden Film Rosie Alison
The Well-Tended Life
Producer Rosie Alison reveals the magic behind 'The Secret Garden' film adaptation, from design inspirations to hidden details.
54:53•12 Aug 2020
Unveiling the Magic: Rosie Alison on The Secret Garden Film
“Grief comes in many forms and you see it. And then, and then, there is that more radical change that we made, which I don't know how you felt about it, I'm sure it won't be for everyone, but where we have the fire, but our, our logic was that there's so much um connective tissue between the secret garden and Jane Eyre, and there's so much the sense of, you know, the plucky, clever plane girl who goes off to the big house in Yorkshire and meets this broken man, whether it's Archibald or Mr Rochester, and then the whole place has to kind of burn down to be healed again.”
Have you ever wondered what goes into bringing a beloved classic to life on the big screen? In this episode, Keri Wilt sits down with Rosie Alison, the producer of the 2020 film adaptation of 'The Secret Garden'. Rosie shares her fascinating journey, from growing up in Yorkshire to becoming a renowned film producer at Heyday Films. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at the movie, revealing how they chose filming locations and designed the garden to capture its mystical essence.
This conversation will have you seeing the film in a whole new light, noticing details you might have missed the first time around. Rosie also touches on the film's connections to 'Jane Eyre', the symbolism of fire, and how Frances Hodgson Burnett's vision influenced the adaptation. Whether you're a fan of the book or the movie, this episode is packed with insights that will deepen your appreciation for this enchanting story.
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