"Downton Abbey" - Russian translation of the name of the series "DowntonAbbey "- a true masterpiece of British cinema.If this is not surprising, it's not surprising, because the authors of the famous" Gosford Park "put their hands on it, as the writer was Julian Fellowes, whose name in itself can be considered a quality mark." Downton Abbey " shows England early XX century.
Plot
The film "Abbey Downton" is named so by nameThe estate in which the main events unfold. The action begins in the infamous 1912: the only heir to the title of Count Grantham tragically ends his life by buying a ticket to the Titanic. A large family is in the belief that the vast possessions and huge capital after the death of the graph will go to his eldest daughter, but Count Robert stubbornly refuses to make young Mary happy. He is convinced that the whole inheritance (and it's rather big) will go to the real heir of the male, even if it becomes an unknown relative. Along with the life of the nobility, "Downton Abbey" picturesquely depicts the way of life and customs of servants and commoners.
Second season
The following series introduce the viewer to the realitiesThe First World War - from the famous Battle of the Somme to the armistice concluded in 1918. The fairly old Lord Grantham, of course, can not be called to the front, but Matthew Crowley and William's lackey express the desire to volunteer and go to war. Not all residents of the abbey are distinguished by patriotism and the desire to perish on the battlefield: for example, Tom Branson is not at all sure that England needs him. But Lady Sybil shows herself as a real heroine: this elegant aristocrat tirelessly works as a nurse in a local hospital.
Downton Abbey Season 3
1920, the war ended.The reckless investments of Count Grantham put the landed property in jeopardy. Matthew Crowley and Mary married, but the relationship between them can not be called ideal: Matthew can not decide to spend Lavinia's inheritance for the preservation of the Abbey. Mrs. Levinson, in turn, also refuses to spend fixed capital, albeit for a good cause. Edith tries unsuccessfully to regulate his personal life, but Sir Anthony at the last minute cancels the wedding. In the last series, Mary is safely allowed by the heir, and Matthew dies in a car crash.
"Downton Abbey" season 4
In the life of the family there have been changes:Mary wears mourning, Miss O. "Bryan unexpectedly serves everyone in the service to Lady Flinstere, and both ladies depart for India." The loyal viewers can only guess how things will develop in the future.
