The Lady in the Van Soundtrack (

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Rating: 6.70/10 from 32000 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

The Lady in the Van
Title in Italiano:

The Lady in the Van
Title in Português:

A Senhora da Furgoneta

Synopsis

This movie tells the true story of Alan Bennett's (Alex Jennings') strained friendship with Miss Mary Shepherd (Dame Maggie Smith), an eccentric homeless woman who Bennett befriended in the 1970s before allowing her temporarily to park her Bedford van in the driveway of his Camden house. She stayed there for fifteen years.

As the story develops, Bennett learns that Miss Shepherd is really Margaret Fairchild (died 1989), a former gifted pupil of pianist Alfred Cortot. She had played Chopin in a promenade concert, tried to become a nun, was committed to an institution by her brother, escaped, had an accident when her van was hit by a motorcyclist for which she believed herself to blame, and thereafter lived in fear of arrest.

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The Lady in the Van
Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Minor, OP. 11
Frédéric Chopin: Writer
Clare Hammond: Performer
Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125
Impromptu In G Flat Major, Op. 90, No. 3
Franz Schubert: Writer
Hannah Watson: Performer
Miss Shepherd's Waltz
George Fenton: Performer
Moving in
George Fenton: Performer
Two Women – Tango
George Fenton: Performer
Re-parking
George Fenton: Performer
In Care
George Fenton: Performer
The Neighbours
George Fenton: Performer
Special Paint
George Fenton: Performer
Collision and Confession
George Fenton: Performer
Piano Concerto No. 1 – Extract (Chopin)
George Fenton: Performer
The New Van
George Fenton: Performer
Broadstairs
George Fenton: Performer
Impromptu in Gb Major- Extract (Schubert)
George Fenton: Performer
Curtain Down
George Fenton: Performer
Alive and Well
George Fenton: Performer
Freewheeling
George Fenton: Performer
The Day Centre
George Fenton: Performer
A Sepulchre
George Fenton: Performer
Remembering Miss Shepherd
George Fenton: Performer
Walk through the Cemetery
George Fenton: Performer
The Ascension (Miss Shepherd's Waltz)
George Fenton: Performer
Impromptu in Gb Major D.899, No.3, Op. 90 (Schubert)
George Fenton: Performer
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op.11, 2. Romance (Larghetto) (Chopin)
George Fenton: Performer
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op.11, 3. Rondo (Chopin)
George Fenton: Performer
Miss Shepherd's Waltz
George Fenton: Performer
The Ascension (Miss Shepherd's Waltz)
George Fenton: Performer

User reviews

David Nelson
6/10

The Lady in the Van's soundtrack adds a poignant and contemplative atmosphere to the film, perfectly capturing the emotional complexity of the story. The music enhances the character development and helps convey the inner struggles of both Alan Bennett and Miss Mary Shepherd.

Emily Evans
3/10

It often felt like the music was merely background noise rather than a powerful tool to evoke the audience's emotions and immerse them further into the story.

Kenneth Brown
9/10

The choice of piano pieces in The Lady in the Van's soundtrack is exquisite, reflecting Miss Shepherd's past as a gifted pianist and adding a layer of complexity to her character. The classical compositions, especially the Chopin pieces, evoke a sense of melancholy and longing, creating a profound connection between the audience and Miss Shepherd's inner struggles and past traumas.

Thomas Perez
4/10

Overall, I found the soundtrack of The Lady in the Van to be a missed opportunity to elevate the storytelling and connect on a deeper level with the characters and their experiences.

Thomas Brown
2/10

While the concept of the movie The Lady in the Van is intriguing with a compelling true story at its core, the soundtrack failed to enhance the emotional moments in the film for me.

Patricia Moore
5/10

On the other hand, some may find the soundtrack a bit repetitive and lacking in variety. While it effectively sets the mood for the film, it could have benefited from more diversity in musical styles and themes to keep the audience fully engaged throughout the movie.

Stephanie Robinson
2/10

The music felt repetitive and uninspired, lacking the depth and complexity needed to truly capture the essence of Miss Mary Shepherd's character and her tumultuous life journey.

Linda Miller
9/10

The Lady in the Van's soundtrack beautifully captures the poignant and heartfelt moments of the film, enhancing the emotional depth of the story. The music perfectly complements the character development and the evolving relationship between Alan Bennett and Miss Mary Shepherd, adding a layer of sensitivity and nostalgia to the narrative.