Pride and Prejudice: Having a Ball(2013)

Pride and Prejudice: Having a Ball is a documentary that celebrates the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's beloved novel by recreating an authentic Regency ball. Social historian Amanda Vickery leads a team of experts—including art historian Alastair Sooke, a food historian, costume specialist, music academics, and a choreographer—as they bring the Netherfield ball to life. The recreation draws inspiration from the pivotal scene in Austen's novel where Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy's romance takes a crucial turn. Cameras follow the meticulous process of staging this intimate country house event, from period-accurate costumes and dishes to choreographed dances performed by trained students. The film explores how Regency society functioned through the lens of one of literature's most iconic social gatherings.