: The film was a commercial flop, earning only $5.1 million worldwide against an estimated $30 million budget.
: To create an immersive experience, the production team built an entire timber camp—complete with railroads and stables—from scratch in the Czech Republic, though it is meant to represent North Carolina.
: Susanne Bier aimed for a "truth meter" in the film, opting for a domestic, plausible visual language rather than a grandiose "operatic" style to ground the epic story. 📉 Critical & Commercial Reception Una folle passione
" Una folle passione " (internationally titled Serena ) is a 2014 period drama directed by Susanne Bier, based on the novel of the same name by . Set during the Great Depression, it explores themes of unchecked ambition, jealousy, and the destructive nature of obsessive love. 🎬 Plot Overview
: Serena quickly proves herself equal to any man in the timber camp, directing operations and managing danger without fear. : The film was a commercial flop, earning only $5
Despite its high-profile leads, the film received largely negative reviews from international critics.
: This film marked the third collaboration between Lawrence and Cooper, following their success in Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle . Lawrence reportedly sent Cooper the script after reading it, specifically wanting to work with him again. 📉 Critical & Commercial Reception " Una folle
: George Pemberton ( Bradley Cooper ), a timber tycoon, meets and instantly falls for Serena ( Jennifer Lawrence ), a headstrong and capable woman who has survived a tragic past.