Win Passes To The Advance Screening of FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD In St. Louis

Based on the literary classic by Thomas Hardy, FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD is the story of Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan), a fiercely independent and spirited young woman who inherits her uncle’s farm.  Financially autonomous (a rarity in Victorian times), beautiful and headstrong – she attracts three very different but determined suitors: Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts), a sheep farmer, captivated by her willfulness; Frank Troy (Tom Sturridge), a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood (Michael Sheen), a prosperous and mature bachelor.  This timeless story of Bathsheba’s choices and passions, while trying to maintain her own independence, explores the nature of relationships and love – as well as the human ability to overcome hardship through resilience and perseverance.

Fox Searchlight presents a DNA Production of FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD, directed by Thomas Vinterberg, written by David Nicholls from the Thomas Hardy novel and starring Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen and Tom Sturridge.

The film opens May 8.

WAMG invites you to enter for a chance to win passes (Good for 2) to the advance screening of FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD on May 4th at 7PM in the St. Louis area.

We will contact the winners by email.

Answer the following:

Thomas Hardy gave the world one of the great heroines of all time in his novel Far From the Madding Crowd – and created an epic, sweeping love story for the ages.  The story has inspired an abundance of stage and film adaptations throughout the years since its publication in 1874.

Bathsheba inspired what future film heroine?

The last time this Hardy work was filmed for the screen was for John Schlesinger’s 1967 film. What actress starred in the movie?

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OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.

2. A pass does not guarantee a seat at a screening. Seating is on a first-come, first served basis. The theater is overbooked to assure a full house. The theater is not responsible for overbooking.

3. No purchase necessary.

Rated PG-13 for some sexuality and violence.

Visit the official site: http://www.foxsearchlight.com/farfromthemaddingcrowd/