A star-studded humorous adaptation of Jane Austen\'s novella from the Oscar nominated filmmaker Whit Stillman.   The most humorous and zingiest Jane Austen adaptation you’ll ever see! Acclaimed adaptation of Jane Austen’s neglected novella. Kate Beckinsale stars as the wonderfully wicked Lady Susan, an amoral flirt who leaves a trail of scandal and hysteria in this exquisite farce. Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Whit Stillman and featuring amazing performances from an all-star cast including Kate Beckinsale, Chloë Sevigny and Stephen Fry, the film tells the story of Lady Susan Vernon who, taking up temporary residence at her in-laws estate, is determined to be a matchmaker for her daughter Frederica, and herself too, naturally.