the fault in our stars is a 2014 american romantic drama film directed by josh boone , based on the novel of the same name by john green .

the film stars shailene woodley , ansel elgort , and nat wolff , with laura dern , sam trammell , and willem dafoe playing supporting roles .

woodley plays hazel grace lancaster , a sixteen-year-old cancer patient who is forced by her parents to attend a support group , where she meets and subsequently falls in love with augustus waters , another cancer patient , played by elgort .

development of the fault in our stars began in january 2012 when fox 2000 , a division of 20th century fox , optioned the rights to adapt the novel into a feature film .

principal photography began on august 26 , 2013 , in pittsburgh , pennsylvania , with a few additional days in amsterdam , the netherlands , before concluding on october 16 , 2013 .

pittsburgh doubled for all of the scenes set in indianapolis , indiana , the novel 's setting , as well as for some interior scenes set in amsterdam .

the fault in our stars was released in the united states on june 6 , 2014 , to positive critical reception , with praise for woodley 's performance as well as the script .

the film was also a blockbuster , becoming number one at the box office during its opening weekend , and grossing over $ 307 million worldwide against a budget of $ 12 million .

it was released on blu-ray and dvd on september 16 , 2014 , and grossed over $ 42 million in total domestic video sales .

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the fault in our stars ( film ) <EOT> [ warning : spoilers ahead for the film the fault in our stars . ]

the hollywood film , the fault in our stars , featured shailene woodley and ansel elgort .

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the fault in our stars opens in theaters on june 6 . for information about " the night before our stars , " click here .

the times critic a . o . scott reviews “the fault in our stars . ”

ansel elgort , left , and shailene woodley in ' the fault in our stars . '

the fault in our stars ( digital copy ) : the theatrical version of the film ( digital copy ) .

the girls were beside themselves to find the actual bench where the stars declared their love in the fault in our stars in amsterdam .

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the fault in our stars has become the surprise cinematic and literary hit of the year .

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the fault in our stars beats tom cruise ' s edge of tomorrow . . .

' the fault in our stars ' movie poster . credit : twentieth century fox .

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young love … ansel elgort and shailene woodley in the fault in our stars . photograph : james bridges

box office : ‘fault in our stars’ soars past tom cruise with $ 48 . 2 mil

the fault in our stars cast and author will be embarking on a promotional tour to promote the june opening of the film .

here is a list of the fault in our stars blu - ray special features , for the 2 - disc little infinities extended edition of the fault in our stars . all of the available the fault in our stars special features are included on this version , along with an infinity bracelet .

the summer release date of " the fault in our stars " pits the film against tom cruise ' s action film , " edge of tomorrow . "

the fault in our stars bench – now gone walkabout . photograph : james bridges / twentieth century

full listings of special features are shown here for each version of the fault in our stars .

“ the fault in our stars ” hits theaters june 6 . watch the full press conference below :

there is nothing to the conflict in the fault in our stars , nothing to the characters , other than cancer .

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after spending nearly two months filming in pittsburgh , production on the film adaptation of john green’s the fault in our stars has moved to amsterdam .

the fault in our stars will give you all the feelings , as they say , beginning june 6 .

the movie adaptation of ' the fault in our stars ' by john green will be released june 6 .

the fault in our stars – extended edition ( blu - ray format ) : the extended version of the film on blu - ray .

shailene woodley has been offered the role of hazel grace lancaster in the adaptation of john green’s the fault in our stars .

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get ready for an encore presentation of “the night before our stars . ” watch “the fault in our stars” followed by a rebroadcast of the q & a ; with film’s cast and crew , featuring :

the fault in our stars begs us to cry , and that ' s where it loses its composure .

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any fan of ‘the fault in our stars’ must stop at these locations next time they are visiting amsterdam .

muse : shailene woodley plays hazel grace in the film version of the fault in our stars . ansel elgort portrays gus . the adaptation was inspired by esther

ansel elgort , left , and shailene woodley portray indianapolis teenagers visiting amsterdam in " the fault in our stars . "

ansel elgort , left , portrays augustus waters while shailene woodley portrays hazel lancaster in " the fault in our stars . "

ansel elgort , left , and shailene woodley portray indianapolis teenagers who visit amsterdam in " the fault in our stars . "

woodley ( left ) , sophie guest ( middle ) , and green ( right ) in the fault in our stars .

watching this remake will be fault in our stars ! ! btw the real couple behind the story died last week .

working with 20th century fox to promote their recent film , the fault in our stars . in advance of the film’s release date , theamplify selected five key influencers within its entertainment affinity to attend a screening of the film .

hong kong – india ’s fox star studios is to produce a local remake of hit cancer romance film “ the fault in our stars . ”

“the fault in our stars ” is such a guaranteed tear - jerker , gabler said the studio made tissue packs for press screenings with the film’s logo .

now , according to latest reports , karan might be remaking the 2014 film the fault in our stars based on the john green novel of the same name .

another day , another time " the fault in our stars " hit us squarely in the feels . in a brand new exclusive clip unveiled during the pre - show for the 2014 mtv movie awards , " the fault in our stars " has done it again .

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even " the fault in our stars " author green said he has a " complicated relationship " with tax incentives .

shailene woodley has admitted that she wrote to the author of the fault in our stars , begging him to allow the book to be made into a film .

i think you will taste the stars when you see the fault in our stars . it is a love story for our time that encourages us to remember , love is stronger than death .

ansel elgort and shailene woodley play teenagers who find love as they meet in a cancer - support group in “the fault in our stars . ”

john green signs copies of his novel " the fault in our stars " at an event for the film in nashville . ( rick diamond / getty images for allied )

drop dead gorgeous … ansel elgort , left , and shailene woodley in the fault in our stars . photograph : james bridges / ap

the fault in our stars could indeed become this generation ' s love story - - mildly implausible , but genuinely moving .

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" divergent , " a highly anticipated sci - fi film starring " the fault in our stars " lead actress shailene woodley , was made in chicago earlier this year .

likewise , there are a lot of differences in the scenes , characters and other things in the movie version and the book ' the fault in our stars ' .

the fault in our stars is a story about two terminally ill youngsters , who fall deeply in love and embark on an extraordinary journey .

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" the fault in our stars " is unabashed in its efforts to make you well up , but the tears come from a real place .

production crews on the set of ' the fault in our stars ' along 11th street in oakmont on tuesday , aug . 27 , 2013 .

if you’d like to tear up at work , now’s your chance ! the new trailer for the fault in our stars is here .

the fault in our stars does , however , grant the audience ' s wish for a literate , exuberant and wise teen romance .

1 - disc dvd – the fault in our stars includes the movie , and a few of the available special features . [ dvd ]

that’s when it hit us : using our daughters’ favorite film , the fault in our stars to guide the way . the very popular teen lit book and subsequent movie are both fan favorites in our house and both girls have a “bieber - esque” crush on the young male star in the film , ansel elgort .

the fault in our stars is available on dvd and blu - ray in several versions . get details on the fault in our stars blu - ray special features and dvd special features . compare versions in the chart below , and see which features are included with each of these versions :

‘i was very nervous watching the film . and i was even more nervous for our other two daughters . it took them a long time to read the fault in our stars , so i thought the film might be upsetting for them . ’

on wednesday , the trailer for the film " the fault in our stars " was posted online . on thursday , the novel was on top of amazon ' s bestseller list .

the movie " the fault in our stars " is coming to theaters june 6 . that means there ' s about 16 weeks left to read the book before seeing the film .

" just seen the fault in our stars , " tweeted singer nina nesbitt after the uk premiere . " swimming home in my own tears . "

in anatomy of a scene , josh boone narrates a sequence from “the fault in our stars” featuring shailene woodley , ansel elgort and nat wolff .

sometimes when a book is being adapted for film , aspects of the source material must be expanded for the screen . that is the case for an imperial affliction in the fault in our stars .

compare : check the following special feature comparison chart to see which versions do or don’t include a the fault in our stars special feature .

the fault in our stars is a terrific and powerful romantic drama that ' s going to be absolute catnip to its target demographic .

josh boone has been hired to direct the fault in our stars , fox 2000’s adaptation of john green ’s acclaimed best - seller .

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" the fault in our stars " is based on the bestselling novel by john green about two teenagers who meet in a cancer support group and fall in love .

last week , fault in our stars fans around the world were shocked by the news that the bench where hazel and augustus kiss in amsterdam had been stolen .

the fault in our stars , the teen weepie about cancer patients who fall in love after attending a support group , has been named the most popular film of summer 2014 on social media sites .

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when director josh boone set out to make " the fault in our stars " he knew there was one song that absolutely had to be in the movie .

i know that there was a screenplay [ by scott neustadter & michael h . weber ] already in place when you joined fault in our stars …

details are shown below for the fault in our stars blu - ray special features included on the 2 - disc blu - ray combo pack version of the fault in our stars . this 2 - disc blu - ray combo includes most of the special features that can be found in the little infinities extended edition .

novelist john green spent the past week on the set of " the fault in our stars , " the film adaptation of his novel that ' s sold about 1 million copies since its publication in january 2012 .

the author met esther at a harry potter convention and they became fast friends . she was his inspiration for the character played by shailene woodley in the fault in our stars

the film adaptation of " the fault in our stars " finally has a release date . twentieth century fox will open the adaptation of john green ' s celebrated novel on june 6 , 2014 .

“were she better or you sicker , then the stars would not be so terribly crossed , but it is the nature of stars to cross , and never was shakespeare more wrong than when he had cassius note , “the fault , dear brutus , is not in our stars / but in ourselves . ” but there is no shortage of fault to be found amid our stars . ”

' the fault in our stars ' is nearly flawless john green ' s book is less about cancer than heartfelt romance . the film follows his lead . check out this story on urltoken urltoken

boone : that movie definitely got me the job to make fault in our stars . i think [ the studio ] liked that young love aspect and the relationship between those kids translated tonally to fault .

ansel elgort , right , and shailene woodley portray indianapolis teenagers visiting an upscale amsterdam restaurant in " the fault in our stars " - - the film adaptation of john green ' s best - selling novel .

— amsterdam film comm . ( @ amsterdam _ film ) july 7 , 2014

green shared the tidbit after he received questions from those who are watching the fault in our stars at home thanks to this week’s release on digital hd .

“but it is the nature of stars to cross , and never was shakespeare more wrong than when he has cassius note , ‘the fault , dear brutus , is not in our stars / but in ourselves . ”

the fault in our stars is a fabulous book about a young teenage girl who has been diagnosed with lung cancer and attends a cancer support group .

the fault in our stars , divergent and the hunger games : catching fire show up a bunch in the movie nominations , while the vampire diaries and pretty little liars get recognized in the tv categories .

the fault in our stars | official trailer : hazel ( shailene woodley ) and gus ( ansel elgort ) are two extraordinary teenagers who share an acerbic wit , a disdain for the conventional , and a love that sweeps them - - and us - - on an unforgettable journey . their relationship is all the more miraculous , given that they met and fell in love at a cancer support group . the fault in our stars , based upon the number - one bestselling novel by john green , explores the funny , thrilling and tragic business of being alive and in love . subscribe : urltoken connect with the fault in our stars online : visit the fault in our stars website : urltoken like the fault in our stars on facebook : urltoken follow the fault in our stars on twitter : urltoken add the fault in our stars on google + : urltoken follow the fault in our stars on instagram : urltoken about 20th century fox : official youtube channel for 20th century fox movies . home of avatar , aliens , x - men , die hard , deadpool , ice age , alvin and the chipmunks , rio , peanuts , maze runner , planet of the apes , wolverine and many more . connect with 20th century fox online : visit the 20th century fox website : urltoken like 20th century fox on facebook : urltoken follow 20th century fox on twitter : urltoken the fault in our stars | official trailer | 20th century fox urltoken

the fault in our stars is a romance / drama based on the novel of the same name by john green . directed by josh boone , it stars shailene woodley as hazel and ansel elgort as augustus .

beautiful acting aside , it isn ' t hard to find fault in ' our stars ' the adaptation of john green ' s bestselling young adult novel the fault in our stars — about two teens with cancer — is among the year ' s most anticipated films , but david edelstein wasn ' t impressed .

but the fault in our stars has been giving nothing but positive vibes to its fans , with the trailer being one of the most liked videos on youtube . so how does the film measure up to the book ?

led by the unforgettable work from a young actress who ' s among the best of her generation , " the fault in our stars " is a lovely work .

the actors had to do a lot of crying in “ the fault in our stars , ” but apparently , it was john green , the author of the book on which the film is based , who cried the most on set .

for the next two weeks , fox ' s “the fault in our stars” will be filming at a home on eleventh street between hulton road and virginia avenue .

“the fault in our stars” is rated pg - 13 ( parents strongly cautioned ) . normal adolescent language and behavior , but not too much of it .

john green author , the fault in our stars a signature marketing move : green is so devoted to fans , he agreed to sign the entire first printing of the fault in our stars . all 150 , 000 copies . “that dramatically expanded the initial reach of the book , ” he says . [ photo by ryan lowry ]

" true blood " star sam trammell is set to play shailene woodley ' s father in fox ' s " the fault in our stars , " thewrap has learned .

stephanie garrison of pittsburgh is meeting ' the fault in our stars ' author john green , who was on set in oakmont on tuesday , aug . 27 , 2013 .

director homi adajania , producer dinesh vijan and fox star studios are all set to team up again for the hindi adaptation of the hollywood film the fault in our stars , after the trio’s latest release , finding fanny .

online buzz aside , “the fault in our stars” looks well - positioned to score at the box office , said urltoken vice - president and senior analyst phil contrino .

in this image from " the fault in our stars , " hazel lancaster ( portrayed by shailene woodley ) and augustus waters ( portrayed by ansel elgort ) visit the anne frank house in amsterdam .

special features on the blu - ray / dvd include 6 deleted scenes with optional audio commentary ; the stars align : book to screen ; an audio commentary by director josh boone & author john green ; promotional featurettes : the cast , the making of the fault in our stars , the transformation , literature to life , our little infinity , the music behind our stars ; gallery .

continuing its dazzling run , ya drama the fault in our stars has crossed the $ 300 million mark at the global box office in a major win for fox 2000 and author john green .

he has made a point of staying in regular contact with esther’s loving parents wayne and lori and they were at the star - studded premier of the fault in our stars in new york last monday .

editor ' s note : the film adaptation of " the fault in our stars , " a novel by indianapolis - based author john green , will arrive in theaters on june 6 . the indianapolis star published this report on indiana filmmaking in september 2013 .

now all you need to make your fault in our stars fantasies come true is a ticket to amsterdam…plus ansel egort and / or shailene woodley , of course .

fault in our stars opened in early june in north america , beating fellow opener edge of tomorrow , warner bros . ’ big - budget sci - fi actioner starring tom cruise , in its debut weekend .

in the book , hazel is a vegetarian but this is not referenced in the film .

ansel elgort ( augustus ) and shailene woodley ( hazel ) star in the fault in our stars , the film adaptation of john green ' s bestselling young adult novel about two teens with cancer . james bridges / twentieth century fox hide caption

he made his debut with brother alex on nickelodeon ' s " the naked brother ' s band , " but these days nat wolff is recognized for his portrayal of isaac in the film adaptation of the bestselling novel " the fault in our stars . "

the fault in our stars hit movie theatres last saturday and instantly became a smash hit that that beat tom cruise ' s latest action flick to the top of the box office charts .

the title refers to a line from william shakespeare ' s julius caesar : " the fault , dear brutus , is not in our stars , but in ourselves , that we are underlings . "

john green ' s young adult novel " the fault in our stars " was published in january 2012 . since then , it ' s had plenty of time at the top of bestseller lists , including 68 weeks on our own hardcover list .

about a year and a half ago , “jack reacher , ” starring tom cruise , was filmed inside a house located just down the street from “the fault in our stars” set .

ultimately , msgr . rossetti said , “the fault in our stars” emphasizes that “the love we share with each other , even through it may cause pain , gives us hope . ”

the fault in our stars is a drama , adapted from a young adult novel , about two teenage cancer patients who fall in love and support each other as they face their uncertain futures .

gus ( elgort ) and hazel ( woodley ) help isaac ( nat wolff ) , their blind friend , as he “eggs’ his ex - girlfriend’s car in “the fault in our stars . ”

music inspired by the book " the fault in our stars " by john green . i really liked this book , and decided to translate my feelings into music . i consider it as my own , personal ' soundtrack ' for this book . therefore , it is ' unofficial ' . of course , i do not claim any rights of this brilliant work by green . enjoy ! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ tags john green , book , books , the fault in our stars , the fault in our stars , the fault , the fualt , stras , soundtrack , ost , movie , film , trailer , new , original , screenplay , the fault in our stars book , tfios film , progress , news , new , the fault in our stars film , facebook , original , john green writer , writer , author , bestseller , best - seller , best - selling , bestselling , best , music , sad , happy , tear up , tear , love _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

while you can download the film now , fault won’t hit dvd and blu - ray until september 16 .

the same is true of trailer views . the film that “fault in our stars” beat out as the most - viewed youtube trailer is “this is us , ” the one direction concert movie that debuted to less than $ 16 million last august .

2 - disc blu - ray combo pack – the fault in our stars [ blu - ray / dvd / digital copy ] includes the movie , and most of the available special features .

new came with a foreign case but film was in english so this did not affect the viewing . the film was great .

“the fault in our stars” was adapted by scott neustadter and michael h . weber , writers of one of the best films of 2009 , “ ( 500 ) days of summer . ”

fresh from kicking butt in divergent , shailene woodley is set to spend this summer warming hearts . the 22 - year - old actress will portray a cancer - stricken teen named hazel in the film adaptation of john green’s novel the fault in our stars , out june 6 .

filmmaking is magical ! in best - selling novel the fault in our stars , protagonist hazel grace lancaster ( played by shailene woodley in the upcoming film adaptation ) has a favorite book . it ' s an imperial affliction by peter van houton , and it ' s a fake book by a made - up author . the fault movie

while hazel’s tale is sure to bring on the water works , woodley’s fault in our stars confessions left us smiling . from kissing siblings to popcorn obsessions , get all the quirky details below .

the problem may be that the fault in our stars is based on a book by john green ; this certainly wouldn ' t be the first time a strong literary narrative had troubles translating to the screen .

the latest of these films is the fault in our stars . based on a best - selling book by john green , this romantic , heart - tugging film about two young lovers stricken by illness has become an absolute sensation around the world since its release in 2014 . some of the most memorable scenes in the movie were filmed here , and by using this guide to the fault in our stars’ shoot locations in amsterdam , you will be able to retrace the steps of hazel and augustus during your trip here…

directed by josh boone , “the fault in our stars” follows these bright teens with opposing — though hardly clashing — approaches to cancer and mortality on their stirring , tender and funny journey .

the fault in our stars may not show the true messiness of cancer , but it does grapple with death and the ability to survive great loss . maybe that ' s enough truth for one movie .

" the fault in our stars , " the bestselling young adult novel by john green , made its way to movie screens this weekend , and the literary adaptation topped the box office , soaring over its competition .

charlotte , north carolina casting call – ‘paper towns’ movie casting call for featured roles in charlotte . the movie “paper towns , ” based on the novel written by author john green ( “the fault in our stars” ) will be…

' the fault in our stars ' : love in a time of cancer two terminally ill teenagers fall in love in this sensitive , surprisingly heartening young - adult novel that asks big questions with gravity , and approaches tragedy with humor and heart .

based on the bestselling book of the same name , “the fault in our stars” is already one of the most popular films of the summer grossing $ 48 . 2 million its opening weekend and taking the top spot at the box office .

the film version of " the fault in our stars " was hotly anticipated by fans , who have had glimpses of the movie - in - progress through green ' s robust online presence . he posted updates about the film and photos from his time on the set on his popular tumblr blog , which were circulated tens of thousands of times .

it’s no coincidence that the movie’s main theme references snow patrol’s “chasing cars . ” ed sheeran sounds like he’s definitely channeled the spirit of the northern irish band’s slow - burning megahit in his contribution to “the fault in our stars” soundtrack .

it ' s been over a year now since the reports of the hindi remake of the fault in our stars has been making news . while initially there were speculations that deepika padukone and sushant singh rajput have been approached for the film , the list of actors kept changing .

based the popular john green’s young adult best - selling novel , ‘the fault in our stars , ’ the film adaptation does a great job in not making the subject matter , which is about two terminally ill star - struck lovers , a depressing film . in fact , shailene woodley and ansel elgort are so captivating and genuine in their performances , they manage to make this intensely poignant film very moving , romantic and highly entertaining .

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the film is faithful to a fault from the dialogues to the clothes , the setting and the food , even while skipping over some of the unpleasant details .

" the fault in our stars " may not show the true messiness of cancer , but it does grapple with death and the ability to survive great loss . maybe that ' s enough truth for one movie .

“the fault in our stars , ” underscores what a fine sense woodley has of the authentic . “honest” describes her gifts . and as the narrator of her and gus’ story , hazel’s not one to hold back .

the fake book in ' the fault in our stars ' gets a real cover in john green ' s novel , protagonist hazel loves the fake book ' an imperial affliction ' by fake author peter van houton . check out this story on urltoken urltoken

what happens in the romance between teen cancer survivors is , of course , already known to anyone who has read " the fault in our stars . " but that seems not to have gotten in the way of this film - - in fact , the chance to spend time with the book ' s characters in a new format may have helped it .

new york , ny - june 02 : shailene woodley attends ' the fault in our stars ' premiere at the ziegfeld theater on june 2 , 2014 in new york city . ( photo by stephen lovekin / getty images )

josh boone : well – stuck in love didn’t have much success . that movie didn’t really find its audience until i got fault in our stars — and then all those kids [ watched ] that movie .

to the girls , more important than the historical aspect of the anne frank house was the fact that scenes from the fault in our stars were also filmed at the anne frank house . the lead characters toured the historic home , and our family — you guessed it — walked the very same steps the characters did in the movie . the girls were beside themselves in anticipation .

and wayne has fulfilled his obligation , compiling a book of all esther’s journals , thoughts and letters called ‘this star won’t go out’ . it is published by the same company as the fault in our stars .

the actors had to do a lot of crying in “the fault in our stars , ” but apparently , it was john green , the author of the book on which the film is based , who cried the most on set . the cast revealed that and several other tidbits during a yahoo press conference sunday in promotion for [ … ]

“the night before our stars encore” will take place on june 28th . tickets to this special event are on sale now .

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in the book , hazel searches for the letter , while in the film , van houten gives it to her .

when asked her favorite line from the fault in our stars , she quickly responded , “my absolute favorite is , ‘i fell in love with him the way you fall asleep : slowly , and then all at once . ' ”

the romantic comedy “the fault in our stars” opened last friday and instantly struck a chord with filmgoers , earning $ 58 million during its first weekend . now , that success is set to translate to the movie’s soundtrack .

teen romance the fault in our stars trounced tom cruise ' s latest action movie when it opened at the us box office ; now it ' s time for the uk ' s cinemas to be flooded with tears .

the title is taken from cassius in shakespeare ' s julius caesar : " the fault , dear brutus , is not in our stars / but in ourselves , that we are underlings . " perhaps getting cancer was written in the stars for them , but hazel and gus realise that it is " in themselves " to do something in response , up to them to make the best of life . that ' s fair enough . and perhaps therapeutic escapism is the point of the fault in our stars – although hazel claims that it is the real thing . this prettified cancer fantasy comes nowhere near .

" the fault in our stars " fans : haven ' t cried enough over this summer ' s de facto weepfest ? well luckily , birdy is out with a new music video for " not for angels , " her contribution to the film ' s soundtrack .

intl box office : ‘edge of tomorrow’ no . 1 with $ 81m ; ‘fault in our stars’ shines bright in brazil , mexico , oz ; ‘maleficent’ adds $ 61 . 7m ; ‘x - men’ crosses $ 100m in china ; more

the altogether lovely romance “the fault in our stars” — based on the best - selling young - adult novel by john green — shows what a franchise behemoth can do to actors and why intimate dramas offer them — and us — illuminating insights into our tiny yet vast worlds .

in this image from " the fault in our stars , " ansel elgort , left , and shailene woodley , right , help nat wolff throw eggs at a car owned by a girl who dumped wolff ' s character .

hollywood has recently pumped out a string of top - grossing movies with dynamic , tough female protagonists : the hunger games , frozen , maleficent , divergent , gravity . this past week , the fault in our stars joined that list . while the teen - centric blockbusters are about trying to save the world , the fault in our stars is a movie about the transience of your own , little life . the film is about life - and - death , but on a personal scale—and that’s why it’s powerful .

fault in our stars , costing just $ 12 million to make , is easily one of the most profitable titles of 2014 so far , if not the most profitable , and has now surpassed fellow shailene woodley ya film adaptation divergent ( $ 286 . 3 million ) .

heartfelt but never mawkish , the fault in our stars is a sharp and emotionally - sophisticated weepie that imbues its teenage characters with rare intelligence , and tackles its bleak subject matter with acerbic wit and tenderness .

reports of the hindi remake of one of hollywood ' s hit films , the fault in our stars , have been doing the rounds for two years now . the recent buzz is that alia bhatt and aditya roy kapur have been roped in to play the lead actors in it .

“the fault in our stars , ” the big - screen adaptation of the bestselling young - adult novel by john green , is killing it on social media . whether that will pay off at the box office remains to be seen .

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' the fault in our stars ' movie gets a release date and author john green has been on set filming , tweeting and instagramming the entire book - to - movie process . check out this story on urltoken urltoken

now , a fresh report by a leading tabloid claims that jhanvi and shahid kapoor’s brother ishaan khatter are giving look tests for the remake of hollywood tearjerker ‘the fault in our stars’ , starring shailene woodley and ansel elgort .

“some infinities are bigger than other infinities” is another favourite line of the fault in our stars – the point being about time being what you make of it . the film may not stand that test of time but , something tells us , the line will . that may be infinite enough .

now , fans of the film can re - create that same moment , ( or just sit on the bench ) and pretend they are in the film .

on a crisp day in early october as cameras rolled on fox 2000 ' s film adaptation of his 2012 novel " the fault in our stars , " a bestselling love story about two wry , cancer - stricken teenagers , the 36 - year - old author was exerting a strong gravitational pull .

younger females have fueled fault in our stars , starring woodley and ansel elgort as two young lovers who meet in a cancer support group . josh boone directed from an adapted script by scott neustadter and michael h . weber .

if that doesn ' t get you psyched to see the movie version of " the fault in our stars , " we don ' t know what will ! enjoy , and pack plenty of tissues . okay ? okay .

“the fault in our stars ” launched to an astounding $ 48 . 2 million this weekend , justifying 20th century fox’s gamble that summer crowds would show up to a low - budget romance about cancer patients in the height of popcorn movie season .

from the moment woodley’s character , hazel grace lancaster , identifies herself in an opening voice - over as “the keith richards of cancer kids , ” the fault in our stars is eager to display that it isn’t one of those cancer movies , not part of the tradition of the soapy “ sick flick ” in which beautiful young people—usually women—die far too soon , but nobly and photogenically , their distraught lovers by their sides . i don’t doubt that , for many viewers , the fault in our stars will succeed in subverting that model—it certainly allows its heroine more agency , and better wisecracks , than your run - of - the - mill nicholas sparks tearjerker . but for all the film’s best intentions—and a finely tuned performance from the ever - better woodley—for me the fault in our stars never entirely found its way out of sparks territory .

previously , the buzz was that sridevi ' s daughter jhanvi kapoor and shahid kapoor ' s younger brother ishaan khatter would star together in the hindi remake of the acclaimed marathi film sairat . now it has emerged that the duo will be part of the hindi remake of teen romantic - drama the fault in our stars , reports mumbai mirror .

the fault in our stars has already made nearly $ 200m worldwide since its release . its stars shailene woodley and ansel elgort are currently filming the sequel to dystopian teen thriller divergent , while nat wolff who also features in fault is to take the lead in another green adaptation , paper towns . actor and director sarah polley , meanwhile , is to adapt green ' s debut novel looking for alaska for the screen .

overnight , studios around town started to see elgort as a sensitive leading man . “ the fault in our stars ” was the rare commercial hit anchored by layered performances , uncommon for an industry run by comic - book reboots .

there seems to be an existential philosophical outlook in both fault and stuck in love . does the guise of a date - night film lend itself to exploring such deeper themes ?

2 - disc blu - ray combo – the fault in our stars : little infinities extended edition ( with infinity bracelet ) [ blu - ray / dvd / digital copy ] includes the movie , and all of the available special features .

. - bestselling movie and book “the fault in our stars” provides material to think more deeply about belief and skepticism – as well as the lessons on suffering and vulnerability that the terminally ill can teach us , clergy and cultural observers say .

" no tears will be shed for the sales results on the fault in our stars ! after an awesome launch on dhd , the title is tracking 12 % above its digital , which is overshadowed only by its phenomenal physical performance , currently tracking 30 % above its ultimate and one of the strongest converters in the ya genre to date . " - 20 th century fox home entertainment . the fault in our stars has positioned itself as the first major movie title to drive younger moviegoers to embrace digital hd .

also below , see behind - the - scenes footage for the film , videos for two of the promotional featurettes included with the dvd / blu - ray ( the transformation , our little infinity ) , and the extended trailer for the film .

fizziology said the romance ' s success had been fuelled by the popular twitter account run by john green , author of the original young - adult novel version of the fault in our stars . green ' s account has more than three million followers .

the title , of course , is from julius caesar , from cassius ' exhortation to action : " the fault , dear brutus , is not in our stars , but in ourselves , that we are underlings . " here , though , the fault does seem to be in the stars — in an unjust universe . what else to blame for kids getting terminal cancer ? but as hazel and augustus prove , we never have to be underlings .

the fault in our stars casting is now a hot topic among fans since news has been increasing over the last few weeks . especially since the breaking dawn premiere where producer wyck godfrey commented that the script is as good , if not better than the book .

fox home entertainment has positioned the fault in our stars dhd as the must - own young adult film of the year . we creatively sought to educate teens of the benefits and convenience of digital hd while standing out in the increasingly competitive space of young adult film adaptations . we were tasked with creating an innovative , engaging campaign that would showcase the themes of the film , cut through the competitive clutter and allow us to educate users about the new digital hd format — all while driving purchase intent .

these swedes have been a cult favorite for years and this pretty ditty dates back to their 2003 debut album , “lesser matters . ” being part of the “the fault in our stars” soundtrack is bringing them some long - overdue attention .

usa today movie critics scott bowles and claudia puig discuss " the fault in our stars " and tell you whether to " catch it , " " rent it , " or " skip it " in this week ' s edition of the screening room .

that ' s a key line in john green ' s beloved 2012 best - seller the fault in our stars and a major component in the movie adaptation ( * * * 1 / 2 out of four ; rated pg - 13 ; opens thursday night in select cities and friday nationwide ) .

at this stage , however , sources say woodley , who stars in neustadter and weber’s now , has not been offered a role in the film ( but she ' s in the running for the female lead as in hailee steinfeld ) .

elgort said that uplifting tone spilled over to the set while shooting the film in pittsburgh and amsterdam .

the last we heard about the fault in our stars remake was when homi adjania confirmed that he’s been approached to script the hindi version . he had even given out a statement back in 2014 saying , “yes , i have been asked to make a hindi adaptation of the best - selling book the fault in our stars . as of now , it’s being scripted and only after i lock the draft will we finalise the cast and decide when to shoot it , ” so now that the cast is almost in place with alia and adi coming together , can we hear an official announcement on the film going on floors soon ?

it is not much of a spoiler to reveal that , unlike many recent young adult books - turned - movies , the fault in our stars does not feature any vampires ( twilight ) , or take part in a dystopian universe ( the hunger games ) .

it turns out the fault in our stars isn’t total crap on the page or on the screen . green made the wise choice to be funny in telling his sad story . and the film , directed by josh boone from a wittily nuanced script by scott neustadter and michael h . weber , of ( 500 ) days of summer , follows suit .

though it’s correctly categorized as a teen romance , “the fault in our stars” is above all a movie about cancer . cancer provides the butt of the film’s most caustic jokes , provides the magnetic pull that first draws its star - crossed couple together , and provides the power with which the story eventually starts to squeeze its viewers’ [ … ]


springtime in a small town ( chinese : 小城之春 ; pinyin : xiǎochéng zhī chūn ) is a 2002 chinese film directed by tian zhuangzhuang .

the film is a remake of director fei mu 's 1948 film , spring in a small town .

though the two movies are referred to by different english titles , they share the same title in chinese .

springtime in a small town marks the return of tian zhuangzhuang to the director 's chair , following a nearly nine-year absence since his last film , the blue kite ( 1993 ) .

it was funded by several production companies from china ( beijing film studio , beijing rosart film ) , france ( orly films , paradis films ) , and the netherlands ( fortissimo films ) .

unlike kite , which deployed a large cast , spanned decades , and carried a political message , springtime is a small intimate chamber-piece .

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springtime in a small town <EOT> springtime in a small town full movie | springtime in a small town full movie | springtime in a small town full movie | springtime in a sm . . .

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springtime in a small town moves at a leisurely pace . and because it ' s a work of taste and tact , you can watch it in a pleasurable state .

i need to move to a small town , meet a good godly man and settle down… .

" springtime in a small town " is director tian zhuangzhuang ' s first film in 10 years after being banned when his film " the blue kite " was released .

springtime in a small town is the first film by director tian zhuangzhuang in ten years , after he was banned for the heartbreaking the blue kite which explored the cultural . . .

and stanford overberg ? coastal town but inland . also very good little town and pretty too .

this isn ' t a radical film by any means , but in its gentle tempo , its avoidance of the obvious and stubborn insistence on the decency of its three touchingly human characters , ' springtime in a small town ' weighs in as refreshingly , pleasurably different .

the oldest hotel in sa , pig and whistle is situated in this town .

kaapscheoop is so beautiful small town in mpulmanga . . especially nice view and wild horse . . many tourism come there . .

i thought knysna will be on this list . i wonder why knysna is not on this list . it’s a beautiful small town .

photos like these give expats of twenty five years all the joys of coming home one - day…… the joy of a small town… . .

that tian can finally work again is a blessing . for chinese viewers i imagine springtime in a small town represents both a formidable cinematic challenge and a way of resituating the present in relation to the past . tian himself , interviewed in the hour - long documentary the making of “springtime in a small town” that’s included on the english dvd of the film , says that “it was as if fei mu was teaching me how to make movies — the proper attitude towards movies , and how to understand and present the characters in movies . ” for practically everyone else it’s a new story that can fully stand on its own .

tian , blacklisted for opposing government policies on human rights , returns with a remake of one of the most illustrious films from china’s past . the original “springtime in a small town” ( also known as “spring in a small city” ) was made by pioneer director fei mu in 1948 , not long before the communist party took over the country . tian’s remake is basically faithful , though there are changes in emphasis .

hi errol , sedgefield is a coastal town on the garden route in the western cape .

horseshoe bend is one of the most beautiful look out points in the surrounding area . so much history from a small town that never seems to be mentioned .

i love these small towns in south africa , and i grew up in graaf reinet . married in that beautiful church , in the sixties ! ! !

nice blog post . i think one of the nicest small towns i have ever seen are parys in the free state . we enjoyed that town more than paris in france . well worth a mention .

a lonely housewife finds her monotonous life altered when her childhood sweetheart returns to town .

other residents are more wary . they ' re not sure whether the event will be a boost to the local economy , a burden on their small - town resources or a stage for heated protests .

a cheshire town is set to welcome 74 new homes , as leading builder , stewart milne homes , unveils plans for a new development on the outskirts of the town centre .

have you seen port st johns lately ? scenically beautiful but the town is a disgrace .

we go back to napier time and again . this small town has so much to offer , with the population as friendly as that of st helena island .

when tian was in hong kong in 2002 , the trip was essentially to help promote his new film , springtime in a small town . but the more time the director spent in front of the press , the more he seemed to want to turn attention to the original and - many would argue - not only the best version of the story , but also the best chinese film ever made .

an exquisitely constructed romantic drama , springtime in a small town is the first film by tian zhuangzhuang since the controversial the blue kite in 1993 . set in a bomb - scarred chinese town in the aftermath of world war ii , the film tells the story of the passionless marriage of the ailing liyan and his beautiful wife yuwen . their lives are disturbed by the arrival of liyan ' s old school friend , zhichen , a cultivated doctor from shanghai , who was also the teenage love of yuwen . despite their attempts to conceal their emotions , yuwen and zhichen find that their feelings for each other are re - ignited and , eventually , secrecy and jealousy take their toll on all concerned . beautifully photographed and delicately played by an outstanding cast , springtime in a small town is a haunting , sensual and long overdue return to filmmaking from one of china ' s finest directors .

beautiful to visit , but i live in one of these small towns and the saying… . ‘if you dont know what you are doing , someone else does’ rings true . if you are thinking of moving to a small town , move for the place , not the people…otherwise you will be disappointed .

a highly charged erotic chamber drama about unfulfilled adulterous passion , spring in a small city – made just a year before the communist victory in mainland china — is set in 1946 , shortly after the retreat of the defeated japanese . the film takes place in and around the ruins of a mansion in southern china . it’s part of a small town that we don’t see much of but can intuit from the heroine’s references to her daily shopping and the school her teenage sister - in - law attends .

yes i agree with you all and can add gems like kathu , potch and a zillion other small towns .

there is a valley in sa , which is deffinitely the most beautifull place in the world during autumn . the valley is secluded and the town is unknown to many . its called hexvalley and the town , de doorns .

stewart milne homes is creating a place to call home in one of the uk’s happiest locations with a selection of beautiful homes situated in the charming coastal town of troon .

would love to have seen jacobsbay on your list . the most beautiful flowers in springtime , wild ostriches roaming in the roads , beautiful thatch houses , pristine beaches . west coast hospitality !

what a lovely town , few peoole seem to know calitsdorp and what about oudshoorn . ever heard about kaapsche hoop near nelspruit . we surely have a beautiful country , even parys is a pretty town . what about balgowan in the midlands and rosetta ?

just wondering why there is a picture of knysna in the title but it isn’t mentioned of one of the top25 small towns . explanation please ?

the header image was taken at garden route national park , which we’ve listed under number 25 , wilderness . we felt knysna couldn’t really be considered a ‘small town’ , but we certainly agree that it’s a truly marvelous place !

clearly the writer has never been to bredasdorp , struisbaai and the southermost town in africa , l’agulhas… . .

if there is any small or bigger town out there that needs someone like me to truly see you , hear you , feel you , even by the very least acknowledge you… please submit a comment .

springtime in a small town was a slow movie . the set was beautiful and i was really waiting for something special to increase my interest in this movie but it never happened . the movie was boring , it only had 5 people in the movie and it was almost two hours long which was totally unnecessary . most of dialogues were slow and meaningless . the movie tone was also dark , which felt so depressing to watch . i know this was a remake of a 1948 version , which i heard the original version was way better . my problem with springtime was despite the beauty , there was no depth to the story .

nieuwoudtville is known for the springtime bloom of wild flowers which results in explosions of vibrance of colour . however , this town is worth visiting all year round as it has all the natural beauty , peace , quiet and genuine hospitality anyone can ask for .

tony testa , owner of rocky ' s new york pizza in town , is just hoping for the best .

stewart milne homes is boosting its offering at the popular monarch’s rise development in the beautiful seaside town of arbroath .

you must have missed heidelberg and witsand in the western cape … try them next time around . . beautiful small towns and a pleasure to live here .

with the picturesque clanwilliam and bulshoek dams and the spectacular cederberg mountains in the area , this town offers the perfect weekend getaway . two hours’ drive from cape town , the town is the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area , including the magnificent , but secluded biedouw valley .

i can’t wait to visit all of these small towns and self - publish a book with photos about the town and people . i think it should be a top 50 , judging by all the comments ? i would definitely include witsand .

perched on a hill overlooking a river valley , this red - roofed farmhouse is an elegant tableau of orchards , manicured terraces , and vegetable gardens . host a springtime ceremony in the rose garden—an oasis of stone sculptures and wrought - iron gates—followed by an outdoor luncheon in a field of daffodils ! ; urltoken

and if tian ' s version - quite brilliant in its own right - woke some up to the genius that is spring in a small town , the fact that the hong kong film awards association in 2005 named it the greatest chinese film brought fei ' s production alive once again into the mainstream .

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" i hope we don ' t have any problems with protesters . this is a quiet town , and people aren ' t used to that stuff , " he said . " but it could be a boost to the town . "

the first couple to move into the north - east’s newest town said starting off with no neighbours was a “surreal” experience .

john kinnaird , a town commissioner and former chair of thurmont ' s economic development committee , said businesses are hoping for a " shot in the arm " — whoever provides it .

tian said he had been saddened over the years that fei mu ' s spring in a small town had largely been forgotten as it was the film that had inspired him to become a director . he hoped that if people saw his version , they would hunt down fei ' s film , too .

i would remove polka restaurant from the graaff - reinet places to visit . it is most certainly not the best eatery in town !

spring in a small town ( 1948 ) - trailer | bfi dvd fei mu ' s piercingly poignant study of adulterous desire and guilt - ridden despair , newly restored by the china film archive , is a remarkable rediscovery , and is available on dvd from 23 february . pre - order your copy here : urltoken

graaff reinet is south africa’s fourth oldest town , and arguably one of its most beautifully - preserved . the hometown of one of south africa’s greatest industrialists and philantropists , anton rupert , the town boasts leafy streets and a treasure trove of quaint restaurants and cafés . camdeboo national park and the valley of desolation , just outside town , is a wonderland of scenic contrasts .

springtime in a small town is tian zhuangzhuang ' s first film as director for ten years . in 1985 his third feature , horse thief , gained wide critical acclaim and established him alongside chen kaige and zhang yimou as a leading member of the ' fifth generation ' of chinese film - makers . but his 1992 film the blue kite , a semi - autobiographical family saga exposing the brutalities and idiocies of official party policy under mao ' s regime , aroused the fury of the chinese authorities and tian was blacklisted . in the interim he ' s been active as a producer , furthering the careers of younger directors .

great article i love to travel and sa has beautiful small towns , the only problem i have is with the people in these small towns . i’m not a racist , and i love to engage with people , but when one visit these places there’s a lot of racist remarks / reception towards black people . i still don’t get it , we are a rainbow nation !

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you should add steytlerville to this list . it is an awesome little town with so much to enjoy !

a beautiful , slow - motion melodrama from tian zhuangzhuang , director of the horse thief and the blue kite , and a leading light in china ' s cinematic rebirth during the 1980s and ' 90s . the year is 1946 and the setting is a small town in southern china , decimated by a long war that ' s only just ended . zhang zhichen ( xin baiqing ) , a doctor , returns to his hometown . . . read more

i dare say a valid case could be made for any of perhaps a hundred small towns and villages not included in the list . where , for instance , are hout bay , simons town , fish hoek , gonubie , cintsa east ( once the potholes have been repaired ! ) , graskop … ? it’s all a matter of individual taste , really .

the first neighbourhood within an £800 million new town in aberdeen , backed by an innovative uk government funding scheme , has welcomed its first residents .

a heady mix of rustic charm and serious luxury , this former ghost town in the san juan mountains has emerged as one of america ' s finest small resorts . it ' s also the perfect place for a cowgirl - chic wedding : think log cabins , an open - air chapel , and a down - home dance - hall reception ; duntonhotsprings . . com

hanna , what a great idea . a book on these places . and you could add some of the towns that others have mentioned , such as stanford , rhodes , pennington . there are others not mentioned yet . wakkerstroom ; askham ( in the northern cape ) ; calitzdorp ( oh , the port wine ) ; ficksburg , kommetjie ; siomonstown , etc , etc . but what is the definition of a “small town” . i wouldn’t have thought stellenbosch or tzaneen were small towns . go for it hanne .

" everybody seems to be kind of up in the air about what ' s going to happen , " said virginia laroche , owner of the timeless trends boutique , which sells antiques and home decorations . " we ' re just a small town . it ' s not like being on the world stage . "

springtime in a small town is tian zhuangzhuang’s first film in nearly a decade and it tells the story of a young woman who falls in love ( again ) with her sick landowner - husband’s college friend . zhang zhichen ( xin bajqing ) blows into town to visit dai liyan ( wu jun ) and discovers that his ailing friend is married to his childhood sweetheart yu wen ( hu jingfan ) . liyan suggests that zhichen wait two years and marry his 16 - year - old sister dai xiu ( lu sisi ) , but liyan’s sickness encourages liyan and dai liyan to rekindle their age - old affections . as shot by long - time hou hsiao - hsien collaborator mark li ping - bing , springtime in a small town moves like a hou film though it’s never as penetrating as goodbye south goodbye or good men , good women . the film’s landscapes evoke the demystifying horrors of the war ; indeed , the river ride the four main characters make through the countryside must count as one of the most subversive scenes of the year . tian emphasizes the isolation of these characters by confining color to liyan’s backyard . it is there that the sickly young man seemingly draws his breath from a weakened mother nature . the film exudes a sense of fleetingness ; however static these lives may be , tian’s narrative perfectly evokes a changing season . zhichen says that liyan will get better yet there’s an overwhelming feeling that zhichen will leave town and nothing will change for liyan and his family . at least not until next season .

hi anne , while it’s possible that the town of port st . johns itself has seen better days , the towering cliffs and unspoilt forests surrounding the town are the real attraction . for those seeking out a more rustic type of adventure , port st . johns has a lot to offer .

a living museum which offers an insight into the gold rush at the turn of the 20 th century , the entire town has been declared a national monument . as much as the town itself is interesting and quirky ( don’t miss the royal hotel’s church bar , which was transported from cape town to pilgrim’s rest , via maputo , by sea and ox - wagon ) , the town is on mpumalanga’s picturesque panorama route , which boasts some of the most majestic scenery on earth . everyone should see the view from god’s window at least once in their lives .

once i discovered that fei mu’s black - and - white film lives up to its reputation , i mentioned it casually to a local chinese film buff , who told me it was readily available at the video store he frequents in chinatown . why then are english subtitled versions so scarce ? after all , the film was a key inspiration for wong kar - wai’s in the mood for love ( 2000 ) , which has been savored by non - asians across the globe . and tian zhuangzhuang’s color remake of fei mu’s classic , springtime in a small town ( 2002 ) , showing this week at the gene siskel film center , is no less accessible .

clarens is far too over - rated . unnecessarily pricey and the “art” less than mediocre . the town is run by a nucleus of white supremists , some allegedly ripping off bee deals for their own benefits ! it may be a cutesy town on the surface , maar onder draai die diuwel rond !

we are obviously all very passionate about the beautiful small towns and villages we live in – and south africa is blessed with many of them . i would have included stanford in the list – which perhaps cannot be numbered or ordered in any way !

loxton , northern cape , where you don’t need to make up any excuses for doing absolutely nothing for a few days . some folks have very strange ideas about what “small” is…

laird’s gate , established in 2012 , is already an award winner after scooping the large housing development of the year at the scottish home awards in june 2015 . the development boasts a collection of , 3 , 4 , 5 , and 6 bedroom family homes in stewarton and has already been praised for its quiet and scenic surroundings by homeowners , who also enjoy having the small town of stewarton so accessible .

it’s strange and very telling that the film most highly regarded in the chinese - speaking world –especially in hong kong and taiwan — is hardly known outside china . fei mu’s 1948 spring in a small city , as it’s usually called in english , is a film i doubt i ever would have seen if a chinese friend hadn’t sent me a subtitled copy taken from a rare showing on sbs , australia’s state - funded multicultural tv channel , several years ago .

thurmont residents have seen some big names and a few protesters pass through town before , during events at camp david . but the g8 summit is different .

in old shanghai , two sisters , a prostitute and a singer , tried to escape from the local scoundrels with the help of a trumpet player and a newspaper seller .

the impression is that with springtime tian , understandably enough , is playing it careful . where the blue kite deployed a large cast , spanned more than two decades and carried a fierce political message , springtime is a small , intimate chamber - piece with a cast of five , taking place over a few days and avoiding any overt political allusions . what ' s more , it ' s a remake of a much - loved classic film of the same title , made by veteran director fei mu in 1948 . differences between the two films are chiefly a matter of emphasis . where fei presents the story mainly from the point of view of yuwen , the wife , with her voiceover shaping the narrative , tian maintains a sympathetic equidistance ; and husband liyan ' s illness in the remake is more psychosomatic than physical . if the two films feel very different in texture , it ' s not simply the shift from monochrome to colour : unlike fei , tian shot almost entirely on location .

prince albert lies in a picturesque fertile valley on the edge of the great karoo on the one side and the swartberg mountains on the other . the legendary showroom theatre , with its art deco architecture , attracts many well - known artists to the small town and visitors can choose from many good - quality restaurants , guest houses and art galleries . the spectacular swartberg pass , one of the most dramatic and scenic mountain passes on earth , starts just outside town .

the family of a parisian shop - owner spends a day in the country . the daughter falls in love to a man at the inn , where they spend the day .

legend has it that hogsback was the inspiration for the worlds j . r . r . tolkien created in his “lord of the rings” and “the hobbit” books . there is something undoubtedly magical about this village . the road leading to it winds steeply through lush green forests until the small town reveals itself perched atop the amathole mountains . with regular snowfall in winter and its pristine forests , the town of hogsback can confidently claim to be one of the most picturesque towns in south africa , if not the world .

stewart milne homes has unveiled a stunning new carlyle show apartment at its the courtyard development in the charming stirlingshire town of dunblane where close to 60 % of the available properties have now been sold .

the play equipment of a disability resource centre in castlemilk in glasgow and in a park in bridge of allan is set to be upgraded after winning support from stewart milne group’s ruby campaign as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations .

for his first feature since 1993 ' s acclaimed the blue kite , director tian zhuangzhuang chose to remake a classic 1948 chinese film , springtime in a small town . the film takes place in 1946 . yuwen ( hu jingfan ) lives on a country estate with her sickly husband , dai liyan ( wu jun ) , and his rambunctious teenage sister , dai xiu ( lu sisi ) . they are waited on by the family ' s longtime servant , lao huang ( ye xiaokeng ) . yuwen cares for her husband and she ' s kind to him , but she doesn ' t seem to love him . frustrated with his inability to give her a child due to his constant illness , she sleeps in a separate room . for his part , liyan feels guilt and shame over his inability to properly care for his wife . their lives are disrupted by the arrival of liyan ' s childhood friend , zhang zhichen ( xin bajqing ) , a well - traveled doctor . liyan soon learns that his old friend was once his wife ' s neighbor , but he doesn ' t know that they were also in love , and had at one time planned to marry . tensions swirl about the household as yuwen and zhichen try to reconcile their lingering feelings for each other with their responsibility to liyan . springtime in a small town won the san marco prize at the 2002 venice film festival , and was selected for the 2002 new york film festival .

i usually don ' t dig chinese movies . as far as asian cinema is concerned , i am more a japanese or korean fan . but this springtime is bliss . just about everything is beautiful , from script to cinematography to acting ( with the notable exception of the girl who plays the young sister , whom i thought was over - acting ) . one thing i thought was interesting is the way director tian expressed his intention of editing from the original version of the movie ( shot in the ' 50s ) all the elements that would not appeal to a viewer today . therefore , we must assume that pre - arranged weddings are still a common fact in today ' s china . what about love ? well , enough for the pseudo - sociological analysis . on a more pleasure - oriented level , this is a jewel . not a perfect movie , granted , i couldn ' t rate it more than the 8 i gave it , but such a nice little piece of work . colors , sounds , camera movements , actor ' s play , everything is fluid , warm , inhabited . a very nice springtime in a small town indeed . . .

you should visit rhodes , in the eastern cape highlands . i can assure you that you will mark it as one of the top best small towns to live in . i am absolutely surprised that it is not on the list .

barge cruising is a delightful way to enjoy the beautiful dutch landscape , gliding along canals and rivers to visit small villages and famous cities . aboard the m . s . magnifique ii , luxury travels with you . leaving the bustling harbor of amsterdam , cruise one of holland’s major canals , passing heavily loaded barges headed to germany or france . enter small canals to encounter little villages where little has changed in centuries . your expert adds a unique element and knowledge to your journey . see holland close up during the most beautiful time of year — tulip season — while relaxing with a small group of like - minded travelers .

located in a fertile valley cradled by mountains , the town of villiersdorp is as charming as you’ll ever visit . the quiet streets are lined with storm water trenches and oak trees as well as beautifully maintained gardens and old houses , giving the town a lovely country feel . getting there is a pleasure , with four spectacular mountain passes to choose from ( the franschhoek pass is particularly breathtaking ) . to top it all off , the nearby theewaterskloof dam is a playground for watersports in summer .

buyers aiming to move in to a new home in time for summer are being urged to look no further than stewart milne homes’ wallace gardens development in stirling .

prince albert is indeed a very beautiful town . it has been dramatically gentrified over the past 2 years , dramatically this last year . i am stunned that the art deco theatre should be mentioned . it is a vulgar monstrosity , sticking out like a sore thumb in this ancient beauty .

for his first feature since 1993 ' s acclaimed the blue kite , director tian zhuangzhuang chose to remake a classic 1949 chinese film , springtime in a small town . the film takes place in 1946 . yu wen ( hu jingfan ) lives on a country estate with her sickly husband , dai li - yan ( wu jun ) , and his rambunctious teenage sister , dai xiu ( lu sisi ) . they are waited on by the family ' s longtime servant , lao huang ( ye xiaokeng ) . yu wen cares for her husband and she ' s kind to him , but she doesn ' t seem to love him . frustrated with his inability to give her a child due to his constant illness , she sleeps in a separate room . for his part , li - yan feels guilt and shame over his inability to properly care for his wife . their lives are disrupted by the arrival of li - yan ' s childhood friend , zhang zhi - chen ( xin bajqing ) , a well - traveled doctor . li - yan soon learns that his old friend was once his wife ' s neighbor , but he doesn ' t know that they were also in love , and had at one time planned to marry . tensions swirl about the household as yu wen and zhi - chen try to reconcile their lingering feelings for each other with their responsibility to li - yan . springtime in a small town won the san marco prize at the 2002 venice film festival , and was selected for the 2002 new york film festival .

at the foot of the langeberg mountains on the eastern edge of the cape winelands , lies the charming village of montagu . the town has an old - world charm , great restaurants , a vibrant saturday market and superb guest accommodation which caters for every budget . whether visiting for a weekend of fun with the kids , relaxing with friends or a romantic breakaway with a loved one , montagu will not disappoint . voted “town of the year” by urltoken in 2012 .

when the summit convenes may 18 and 19 at the presidential retreat , nestled in catoctin mountain park beyond the mottled springtime canopy of hills just outside thurmont , it will bring a handful of the world ' s most powerful men and women to the area . falling in line behind them will be their many aides , dozens of members of the press and , some believe , a crowd of protesters .

stewart milne homes today ( wednesday 1st june ) welcomed a select group of senior 1 pupils from marr college to its earl’s green development in barassie to plant a time - capsule showcasing what life is like in a family home in 2016 .

hi lettie , i’m well - versed in the tasting of robertson’s wines , but cannot claim to have had the pleasure of visiting the town itself just yet . i certainly plan on rectifying that in the very near future !

wonderful . south africa is beautiful ! i’ve visited quite a few of these small towns ! each has their own special charm . disappointing that howick didn’t make it . the falls are a famous attraction and it’s the gateway to the midlands meander .

the year is 1946 ; the war against japan is over , but the shattered buildings in this small town are testament to the awful conflict that has so recently ended . dai liyan ( wu jun ) , a well - to - do aesthete , lives in the part of his old family home that is still habitable . eight years ago , he entered into an arranged marriage with yuwen ( hu jingfan ) , but they have no children and now sleep in separate rooms .

have you ever experienced the beauty of robertson before ? it’s an unbelievable little town with a warm heart and alot attractions . the top wines come from our grounds ! : ~ ]

aberdeen based home builder stewart milne homes has proudly donated £500 worth of materials towards the regeneration of local attraction alford heritage museum centre . the materials , a mix of timber , insulation and plasterboard , have been used to create a small kitchen area and a new library and research room .

stewart milne homes is providing a taster of life at den view in kingswells with the opening of a stunning new showhome .

the leader of wirral borough council has visited a new housing development in upton which will create 180 new homes in the region .

stewart milne homes’ the courtyard development in dunblane has been shortlisted in the apartment development of the year category in the scottish home awards .

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in a drive to help those in need over the festive period , stewart milne homes has donated £1500 to food banks across chester .

communal outdoor spaces and facilities in and around aberdeen are in the running for a makeover from the stewart milne group as part of a campaign to mark the company’s 40th anniversary .

stewart milne homes has revealed plans for its luxury new colinhill grange development – a collection of 4 , 5 and 6 bedroom detached family homes - in one of south lanarkshire’s most popular neighbourhoods ; the charming , historic market town of strathaven .

i love my country , south africa and i live in montagu which makes is really hard to choose between these small towns , they are all great ! but i guess , where my house is , my heart is . montagu

pilgrim’s rest does definitely not look like that anymore . it shouldn’t even be on this list . if that photo is anything to go by , i wonder how many other small towns don’t look as they appear in the photos .

for a romantic wedding in the wilderness , paws up resort is the place . for a more formal affair in the bull barn , or an intimate gathering of your 30 nearest and dearest under the clear montana skies , this rustic ranch offers a one - of - a - kind setting for your wedding . plus , get pampered with your girls in the charming spa town—a group of tents pitched for massages with the ranch in plain site—and treat your guests to an array of traditional ranch activities like fly fishing , horseback riding , and lassoing ; urltoken

in the little town of thurmont ( population not quite 6 , 200 ) , the recession has taken a heavy toll on main street , but things are picking up as residents prepare for next month ' s g8 summit at nearby camp david .

families making a fresh start in a new home in one of the enviable locations of crathes in royal deeside , stonehaven or westhill will be spoiled with even more luxury thanks to stewart milne homes’ new fresh start luxury living package .

my geboorteplek… . in 1958 , maar in ashton gebly . my pa was stasie meester daar …

laird’s gate in stewarton and sunnymead in uddingston have been shortlisted in the prestigious rics ( royal institute of chartered surveyors ) awards , residential category .

thank you very much for your incredible efforts in building new homes for our kids in kenya .

nestled at the foot of the green mountain national forest in middlebury vermont , this 200 - year - old inn is full of country charm . from in - house food with local vermont flair , to the warm small - town treatment , the inn is fit for an intimate fairytale winter , spring , summer , or fall . plus , the inn is famous—it starred as the fictitious stratford inn on the popular 80s tv show newhart ; urltoken

whether you ' re marrying in michigan or maui , searching for a fairy - tale castle or a soaring city loft , we ' ve compiled a list of the dreamiest spots in the country to say " i do . "

you wouldn’t guess why i am on google researching the best small towns of sa… . i have visited all of these and they are truly beautiful ! i miss south africa ! nothing like home is a saying more people should take to heart . i came to zanzibar one year ago to try and open my restaurant here… . . the most difficult thing i have ever tried and somehow survived but now its time to get of this island . i am a traditional fusion cuisine chef . i own the hit brand boer ‘et roos plaaskombuis . had some in pretoria… . i should never have left . any suggestions ? which small town needs another or a first really excellent restaurant which offers almost tailor made delicacies to its patrons ?

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communal outdoor spaces and facilities in glasgow and bridge of allan are in the running for a makeover from the stewart milne group as part of a campaign to mark the company’s 40th anniversary .

spring is just around the corner and stewart milne homes is offering buyers the chance to be settled in a new home in time for the bulbs blooming at its ardgowan rise development in inverkip .

in 1940s china , small - town landowner liyan ( wu jun ) leads a sad existence ; his property is in ruins , his health isn ' t much better , his marriage to wife yuwen ( hu jingfan ) is almost loveless and the presence of his boisterous teen sister xiu ( lu sisi ) only makes things worse . then zhang ( xin baiqing ) , a doctor who is an ex - lover of yuwen ' s and a boyhood chum of liyan ' s , arrives to treat the ailing man . he brings passion back into the household , but also extreme tension .

the disillusioned general of an ancient chinese army regiment finds himself stranded in a village populated by a strange clan with mystical connections to wolves .

in a series of posts on social media , protesters , including members of the occupy movement , have expressed interest in coming to frederick county .

in a bid to make history lessons exciting , adlington primary school has taken its pupils down to stewart milnes homes’ douglas meadow development in adlington .

early morning sun , lazy summer days in the garden and family barbecues are just some of the wonderful things about summer in a new home .

the town of wilderness encapsulates everything there is to love about the garden route – it has a long , white sandy beach and azure ocean ; a wonderfully mild climate , lush forests , majestic mountains and a number of lakes , rivers and estuaries . the garden route national park is beautifully maintained and offers excellent accommodation at a reasonable price .

bordered by mountains on three sides and located in a fertile , serene , wine - producing valley , tulbagh is a hidden gem . the town is one of south africa’s oldest ( the first farmers settled here in 1700 ) and in church street visitors will find the highest concentration of national monuments in the country ( 32 ) . the nearby matroosberg reserve is known for its snowfall during winter and saronsberg wine estate produces some of south africa’s best wines .

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interesting how many of these are in the western cape province . best run province in the country .

award - winning housebuilder stewart milne homes has launched a new development of family homes in alsager .

appearing only every fourth year , a leap year marks a special day in the calendar and this year stewart milne homes is offering buyers something extra to celebrate at its courtyard development in dunblane .

i agree , rhodes is b / ful ! pilgrimsrest is a shame & a ripoff .

sabie and its surrounds is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers . game viewing , hiking , fly fishing , white - water rafting , rock - climbing & abseiling are only some of the activities on offer . add to that the majestic scenery on the panorama route and the fact that day trips to the kruger national park can easily be made from town . named “town of the year” by rapport and kwêla in 2012 .

springtime in a small town is an exquisitely crafted romantic drama . director tian zhuangzhuang ( horse thief ) has created a sublimely beautiful portrait of a disintegrating arranged marriage . director of photography mark lee ping - bing , who has done stunning work for wong kar - wai ( in the mood for love ) and hou hsiao - hsien ( the puppet master ) keeps his camera gliding smoothly through one elegantly composed long take after another , while the production and costume design of tim yip kam - tim ( crouching tiger , hidden dragon ) perfectly captures the period , and the environs of a wealthy country estate in decline . tian ' s cast of relative unknowns deliver strong but understated performances , with wu jun , as the sickly landowner , liyan , particularly affecting . the filmmaker introduces the simple plot slowly , shooting the action in rather long shots through windowpanes and screens , keeping the audience at a respectful distance , creating a sense that we ' re eavesdropping on these lives . the film lugubriously builds an emotional power , bringing the characters closer together , and climaxing as one character smashes a window in desperation of reaching another . once one gives oneself over to the film ' s restrained storytelling and leisurely pace , the film casts a powerful spell . filmmaker tian zhuangzhuang triumphantly returns to narrative filmmaking with a visually masterful work of quiet power .

the development of the first neighbourhoods within countesswells has a firm focus on design and build quality , creating new homes in a carefully landscaped setting .

the sunnymead development in uddingston was originally built on empty brownfield land at the edge of the town . now , the attractive streetscapes of sunnymead lead into the vibrant community situated just outside of glasgow and the thoughtfully designed development has created a community atmosphere to once derelict land .

only a director who truly knows repression could have made a movie so subtle and so understanding .

countesswells presents a unique opportunity to create a new place with its own distinct character and identity .

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little more than an hour’s drive from cape town is the picturesque village of greyton . founded in 1854 , visitors can unwind and step back in time as they stroll through the village’s oak - lined lanes , past free - roaming cows and donkeys . calming scenic beauty coupled with excellent restaurants and cafés make greyton a favourite on our list .

this morning , visit gouda’s local market and the cheese - weighing house , de waag , where you can test your knowledge of cheese and sample some of the appealing varieties . ( yes , there’s more than one kind of gouda . ) then continue along the canals toward gouwsluis . after lunch on board , you can take a bike ride through the nearby countryside , or just relax and enjoy the scenery . gouwsluis is a small dutch town renowned for its great lift bridge . after dinner on board , attend a presentation and tasting of dutch beer .

work has begun on a new development which will create 31 new family homes on wrexham road in chester .

this really isn’t a case of sour grapes but rather a subjective opinion : as someone who has visited most of these towns , and agree wholeheartedly with the majority of your choices , i nevertheless believe that de rust , the town i call home , should have been included in place of at least 3 on this list . just saying !

young expects the event to have a positive impact for the area — whether the protesters come to town or not . " there will be other people who will need rooms to rent and who will eat dinner , " he said .

i don’t know what criteria were used to compile this list but i have visited some of the listed towns in the recent past and they simply cannot compare with kleinmond ( on the whale route in the overberg ) . we have the magnificent kogelberg biosphere reserve world heritage site on the northern boundary and a beautiful coastal reserve to the south – which includes the 4km sandown bay beach . we have a harbour with restuarants ( 6 + ) , art gallery , photographic gallery and various other tourist shops . about 10km to the west we have the beautiful harold porter botanical gardens ( which is taking centre stage at this year’s kirstenbosch exhibit at the chelsea flower show ) and 10km to the west we have the arabella golf course ( regularly rated amongst the top in south africa ) . bordering the kogelberg at the top of town we have our own beautiful kleinmond golf club which – if your golf enables you to appreciate the surroundings – is about as good as a 9 hole golf course gets . the town also has a tennis club , a bowls club as well as a jukskei club ! many of the homes in kleinmond are holiday homes . the town is small , is very clean , and has all the necessary services – which all work ! to get to kleinmond from cape town from the west one drives along the r44 over the spectacular clarence drive which is cut into the far side of our kogelberg mountains , along the southern coast of false bay . clarence drive has been rated as one top ten drives in the world and has been featured in many new car adverts . to get to kleinmond from the east from cape town one drives along the n2 over sir lowrie’s pass , through elgin and down the houwhoek pass – which means that all roads leading to kleinmond are beautiful !

dubbed “the jewel of the free state” , clarens is a haven for artistic and food - loving types . nestled in the foothills of the maluti mountains and a stone’s throw from golden gate national park , which lies on the border between the free state , kwa - zulu natal and the mountain kingdom of lesotho , clarens would be a serious contender for the title of “south africa’s favourite town” .

this is a sensual , haunting film , atmospheric and moving , full of melancholy and a subtle eroticism , and tian draws beautifully nuanced performances from his unknown cast . ( all four principal actors are making their big - screen debuts . ) now and then one gets a sense of the director reining himself in , painting a miniature when his talents are crying out for the bold sweep of a fresco . but if tian is easing himself cautiously back into direction he has good reason to do so ; and any misgivings he may have had ( " i hadn ' t made a film in so long , and i was afraid i ' d lost the ability " ) should have been thoroughly dispelled by the warm reception springtime has enjoyed .