Directed by James Ivory and produced by Ismail Merchant, Maurice (1987) is a landmark of queer cinema and a definitive example of the lush "Merchant Ivory" style. Based on the posthumously published novel by E.M. Forster, the film is celebrated for its brave portrayal of gay love and its rare "happy ending" in an era of tragic LGBTQ+ narratives.
Directed by James Ivory and produced by Ismail Merchant, Maurice (1987) is a landmark of queer cinema and a definitive example of the lush "Merchant Ivory" style. Based on the posthumously published novel by E.M. Forster, the film is celebrated for its brave portrayal of gay love and its rare "happy ending" in an era of tragic LGBTQ+ narratives.