Being Julia (2004)

In the captivating world of the London theatre scene circa 1938, the reigning queen and king are none other than Julia Lambert (Annette Bening) and Michael Gosselyn (Jeremy Irons). Julia, a radiant actress, and Michael, a former actor turned theatre manager, reign following the demise of their beloved mentor, Jimmy Langton (Sir Michael Gambon). Jimmy's spirit lingers, guiding Julia through her life's various stages. Yet, beneath the sparkling exterior of their professional lives, Julia and Michael lead largely separate existences, their intimate relationship long extinguished. As Julia approaches middle age, a sense of disenchantment invades her life, a feeling she resists acknowledging. She yearns for novelty, pleading with Michael to put their current production on hold to rejuvenate her creative spirit. Michael, however, is not keen on leaving the theatre vacant. Julia's quest for a much-needed spark leads her into the arms of Tom Fennel (Shaun Evans), a charming young American whose youth is a stark contrast to her own. The passionate affair that unfolds is both a delightful folly and an amorous adventure. As their relationship deepens, Julia finds herself falling for Tom, becoming increasingly reliant on him for her happiness. But Tom's innocence and shyness gradually fade away, revealing a social climber with a keen eye on ambitious young starlet Avice Crichton (Lucy Punch). Realizing that her youthful lover is not the key to her happiness and fulfillment, Julia's disillusionment turns into a deliciously cunning plan. As the curtain rises on Julia's clever plot of revenge, she might just stumble upon the rejuvenation she has been yearning for, discovering that the power to re-energize her life has been within her all along. "Being Julia" is a delightful journey through love, deception, and self-discovery in the enchanting world of the theatre.

Being Julia is a comedy movie featuring Michael Gambon.

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