Richardson, Miranda

The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber( visu )
37 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 3,393 libraries worldwide
The story of the brooding, reclusive Phantom of the Opera and his obsessive love for the beautiful Christine, a soprano at the Opéra de Paris

The hours by Stephen Daldry( visu )
15 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in English and Spanish and held by 2,851 libraries worldwide
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The young Victoria by Jean-Marc Vallée( visu )
19 editions published between 2008 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 2,007 libraries worldwide
Chronicles the life and times of Queen Victoria from her childhood to her early rise to power and the first turbulent years of her rule. Her romantic relationship and eventual marriage to Prince Albert culminates in a royal power struggle which ultimately is the key to her happiness when she comes to the realization that he is someone she can fully trust and believe in

The crying game by Neil Jordan( visu )
77 editions published between 1992 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 1,918 libraries worldwide
A haunting, humorous and shocking romantic thriller about Irish terrorists, their hostage and the hostage's exotic girlfriend

Empire of the sun by Steven Spielberg( visu )
53 editions published between 1987 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 1,807 libraries worldwide
Based on J.G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, tells the story of a boy, James Graham, whose privileged life is upturned by the Japanese invasion of Shanghai, December 8, 1941. Separated from his parents, he is eventually captured, and taken to Soo Chow confinement camp, next to a captured Chinese airfield. Amidst the sickness and food shortages in the camp, Jim attempts to reconstruct his former life, all the while bringing spirit and dignity to those around him

The prince & me by Martha Coolidge( visu )
10 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 1,542 libraries worldwide
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Enchanted April by Mike Newell( visu )
26 editions published between 1991 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,537 libraries worldwide
London, the 1920s. Lottie and Rose are two married women who share the misery of empty marriages and decide to rent an Italian castle for the spring to get away. In order to save money, they advertise for two other women to join them. Mrs. Fisher is an elderly widow is struggling with a lonely and regimented existence. She jumps at the chance to join the vacation. Lady Caroline Dester is a gorgeous flapper who has been grabbed one too many times and believes that she is sick of men. They arrive in San Salvatore. The seaside italian castle is drenched in wisteria and sunshine. The women find themselves in a transformative beauty so enchanting that they experience changes in themselves they never thought possible

The apostle by Robert Duvall( visu )
21 editions published between 1997 and 2006 in English and held by 1,518 libraries worldwide
Sonny is a gifted Southern Pentecostal preacher loved by his community in Texas. When Sonny loses control and commits a crime of passion, he is forced to run from the law. Hiding out in the small Louisiana town of Bayou Boutte, Sonny adopts a new identity as the Apostle E.F. and sets out on a new mission-- to find the road to redemption

Fred Claus by David Dobkin( visu )
9 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 1,289 libraries worldwide
Fred Claus has lived in his little brother's shadow for most of his life. Fred is in jail and Nicholas has to bail him out on the condition he come to the North Pole and repay his debt

Chicken run by Nick Park( visu )
6 editions published between 2000 and 2006 in English and held by 1,288 libraries worldwide
While the chickens on Mrs. Tweedy's farm dream of a better life, a clever hen named Ginger is hatching plans to fly the coop for good. The only problem is, chickens can't fly, or can they? Every escape attempt goes fowl until Rocky, a smooth-talking All-American rooster, crash lands in the coop. It's hardly poultry in motion when Rocky attempts to teach Ginger and her fine feathered friends to fly, but, with teamwork, determination, and a little bit of cluck, the fearless flock plots one last daring attempt in a spectacular bid for freedom