Who is Sylvia Plath in Sylvia?

Gwyneth Paltrow plays Sylvia Plath in the film.

What is Sylvia about?

Young Sylvia Plath (Gwyneth Paltrow) dreams of becoming an important writer. Her childhood is scarred by the unexpected loss of her father, and by the time she enrolls in college Sylvia has become emotionally fragile, suffering from depression. In 1955, she travels to Cambridge, England, to study literature, and falls in love with well-known poet Ted Hughes (Daniel Craig). As she struggles to balance a rocky marriage and growing literary success, Sylvia becomes increasingly obsessed with death.

Sylvia

Name: Sylvia
Genre: Documentary,Drama
Released: 2003-10-17
Duration: 110
Rating: 56

R 1 hr 50 min

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How long is Sylvia?: Sylvia is 1 hr 50 min long.

Who directed Sylvia?: Christine Jeffs

Who is Sylvia Plath in Sylvia?: Gwyneth Paltrow plays Sylvia Plath in the film.

What is Sylvia about?: Young Sylvia Plath (Gwyneth Paltrow) dreams of becoming an important writer. Her childhood is scarred by the unexpected loss of her father, and by the time she enrolls in college Sylvia has become emotionally fragile, suffering from depression. In 1955, she travels to Cambridge, England, to study literature, and falls in love with well-known poet Ted Hughes (Daniel Craig). As she struggles to balance a rocky marriage and growing literary success, Sylvia becomes increasingly obsessed with death.