Actress Emma Thompson both wrote and starred in this adaptation of Jane Austen's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY - a novel that perceptively examines the social manners and laws of early-19th-century Britain. Set in the English countryside, the film follows the loves and heartaches of sisters Elinor (Thompson) and Marianne Dashwood (Kate Winslet). The two have extremely divergent approaches to life: Elinor represents "sense" and believes in behaving with propriety and thoughtfulness, while Marianne represents "sensibility" and basks in her own emotions. Both women, however, experience confusion when their lovers, seemingly on the verge of proposing marriage, spurn them. For director Ang Lee, the film marks a break from his Father Knows Best trilogy, which examined the problems of the contemporary Taiwanese family. Many people questioned whether an Asian director could handle an English period film. Lee answered those questions with a gorgeous film that both captures the nuances of Austen's novel and proves that Lee is a first-rate director capable of tackling any material. Featuring Hugh Grant and Alan Rickman, among others, the stellar cast inspired Lee to flatteringly exclaim, "Can everyone in England act?"

• Adapting Austen - in this featurette, producer Lindsay Doran, executive producer Sydney Pollack, Emma Thompson, and Hugh Grant, and director Ang Lee, amongst others, discuss Jane Austen's novel and explain how Sense and Sensibility came to exist. In English, with optional English, Dutch, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish subtitles. (12 min).

• A Sense of Character - Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Greg Wise, director Ang Lee, and producer Lindsay Doran, amongst others, discuss the key characters in Sense and Sensibility. In English, with optional English, Dutch, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish subtitles. (9 min).

• A Very Quiet Man - producer Lindsay Doran, executive producer Sydney Pollack, and Emma Thompson, amongst others, explain why Ang Lee was the right director for Sense and Sensibility. Also included is an extract from an interview with the Taiwanese director. In English, with optional English, Dutch, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish subtitles. (13 min).

• Locating the World of Sense and Sensibility - a look at the locations where Sense and Sensibility was shot. Also included are informative comments by production designer Luciana Arrighi. In English, with optional English, Dutch, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish subtitles. (6 min).

• Elegance & Simplicity: The Wardrobe of Sense and Sensibility - a short video interview with costume designers Jenny Beavan and John Bright. Also included are comments by Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant. In English, with optional English, Dutch, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish subtitles. (4 min).

• Deleted Scenes - two deleted scenes. In English, with optional English, Dutch, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish subtitles. 1. True Love's Kiss 2. Mrs. Dashwood Comforts Elinor