Grand Isle (1991)

A soporific adaptation of The Awakening, Kate Chopins protofeminist, turnofthecentury novel about a Kentuckyborn wife and mother of two whose summer season on Grand Isle with her husbands easygoing Creole friends frees her from inhibitions. Courted by the young Robert, she finds herself through swimming, unrequited love, painting and other unconventional behaviour. Director: Mary Lambert. Writers: Kate Chopin (novel), Hesper Anderson (screenplay). Stars: Kelly McGillis, Jon DeVries, Adrian Pasdar, Ellen Burstyn, Julian Sands, Anthony DeSando, Glenne Headly, Michael Audley, Marion Zinser, Marianne Mason, Patrick Weathers, Taylor Simpson, Ron Millkie, Avery Jolly, Chad Folse. Cinematographer: Toyomichi Kurita. Composer: Elliot Goldenthal.