Exploring the Role of the French Resistance in the British Drama Plenty Adapted from David Hare's Play

In 1985, Meryl Streep delivered a powerful performance in the British drama 'Plenty', adapted from David Hare's acclaimed play. Streep portrayed a complex character, a fighter for the French Resistance during World War II, navigating the tumultuous aftermath of war and personal trauma. Renowned film critic Roger Ebert praised her ability to convey 'great subtlety', highlighting the challenge of portraying an unbalanced, neurotic, and self-destructive woman with such gentleness and charm. Ebert noted that Streep transcended the potential for her character to be merely a 'catalogue of symptoms', instead creating a fully realized individual with depth and nuance. In 2008, film critic Molly Haskell further recognized Streep's performance in 'Plenty' as one of her most difficult and ambiguous roles, labeling it as one of her most feminist portrayals. This film not only showcased Streep's remarkable range as an actress but also contributed to the discourse on women's roles in cinema, making 'Plenty' a significant entry in her illustrious career. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #MerylStreep #Plenty #DavidHare #RogerEbert #FeministFilm