The Duchess (film) intent, exaggeration or ill will" and "Keira Knightley's performance gains new depth – she not only perfectly portrays a witty and feminine Georgiana early in the film, but also a caring mother, and an abandoned woman later on. Also remarkable in this role is Knightley's ability to portray the strengths, weaknesses, and the internal hurdles of Georgiana, as well as her internal contemplation." Film Ireland writes "It is a slow movie but it is well acted with Knightley and Fiennes suited to their roles, especially Fiennes who gives a formidable and powerful performance." Cameron Bailey, the co-chair of the Toronto
Louisa Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire Louisa Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire Louisa Frederica Augusta Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, formerly Louisa Montagu, Duchess of Manchester, née Luise Fredericke Auguste, Countess von Alten (15 June 1832 – 15 July 1911) was a German born British aristocrat sometimes referred to as the "Double Duchess" due to her marriage to both the Duke of Manchester and the Duke of Devonshire. Louisa Frederica Augusta, Countess von Alten was born 15 June 1832 in Hanover in what was then the Kingdom of Hanover. She was the daughter of (1800–1879), and his wife, Hermine de Schminke (1806–1868). Her siblings included Helene Charlotte Auguste,