It's on Movistar Plus+ and you can't miss it: the period film based on a true story that surpasses 'Bridgerton'.

It's been on Movistar Plus+ for a while now and is one of those period films that captivates from the first frame. With an impeccable British setting , an emotional focus, and a true story as its foundation, this film offers a different look at the 19th century through the eyes of an enigmatic figure from the literary world . It's a proposal that has been enthusiastically received by critics, especially by media outlets such as The Guardian , which defined it as " an exciting and unconventional experience ."

The protagonist of this story is none other than Emily Brontë , the author of Wuthering Heights . Known for her reserved nature and complex personality, her life has remained a mystery to many for years. Emily , directed by Frances O'Connor —in her film debut— delves into the family ties that shaped the writer , especially with her brother Branwell , and reconstructs the moments that may have inspired her unique but powerful novel. The performance is by Emma Mackey , known for Sex Education , who manages to endow the character with an intensity and freedom that are rare in period fiction.

Emily stands out in Movistar Plus+'s catalog of historical films that focus on emotional portraiture rather than academic biography . In that vein, it may remind us of titles like The Hours , where Nicole Kidman played Virginia Woolf , or even Frida , with Salma Hayek . Unlike the colorful aesthetic of Bridgerton , this one is dominated by a melancholic atmosphere that connects better with the author's introspection. Although the film does not avoid anachronisms, its visual and narrative proposal convinces due to the sensitivity with which it treats the figure of Brontë.

Emma Mackey confessed to being attracted by the way the script gives voice and emotions to a woman often described as the "sphinx" of English literature.

The film has garnered very positive reviews, not only for its setting and direction, but for the human portrait it paints of an author often shrouded in mystery . Emma Mackey confessed to being drawn to the way the script gives voice and emotion to a woman often described as the "sphinx" of English literature. An approach that undoubtedly helps this production stand out from other similar offerings in the genre. Ideal for those who enjoy period dramas with a deep emotional charge , Emily is one of those recent gems worth discovering.