Keira Knightley is renowned for her stunning beauty and charisma, earning her the title of the “English Rose.” She has captivated audiences with her performances in various dramatic films. Alongside her typical roles, the actress born in 1985 has also taken on daring and bold roles that leave viewers spellbound. In this article, we will explore three of Keira Knightley’s hottest 18+ films.
The Edge Of Love
The first title on the list is The Edge Of Love. In this film, Keira Knightley portrays Vera Phillips, a singer who rekindles her romance with her first love, the poet Dylan Thomas (Matthew Rhys). At the time, Dylan is already married to Caitlin Thomas (Sienna Miller). Despite this, their reunion stirs deep emotions in both Dylan and Vera.
The plot thickens when William Killick, a soldier, enters the scene. He is a charming yet dangerous man who ignites feelings for Vera. Vera is drawn to William, and even Caitlin finds herself attracted to him.
Later, William and Vera get married. However, William is soon called to the front lines. During his absence, Vera worries that having children will affect her life, leading her to question her future.
Directed by John Maybury, The Edge Of Love was adapted from a script penned by Sharman Macdonald, Keira Knightley’s mother. The film is inspired by real-life events and draws from the book Dylan Thomas: A Farm, Two Mansions And A Bungalow, published in 2000 by author David N. Thomas.
The Aftermath
The next title on the list is The Aftermath. The film is set in 1945 in the war-ravaged city of Hamburg, Germany. Keira Knightley plays the lead role of Rachael Morgan, who arrives in the devastated city with her husband, Lewis Morgan (Jason Clarke).
Lewis is a British colonel responsible for rebuilding the city and overseeing the activities of the enemy combatants. The couple is forced to share their home with German architect Stefan Lubert (Alexander Skarsgård).
After losing their son in a bombing raid, Rachael develops a complicated relationship with Stefan, while simultaneously harboring resentment towards him. However, Rachael and Stefan gradually become closer, fueled by their shared grief over the war. Their attraction intensifies, but this also raises suspicions about Stefan’s involvement with the enemy.
Colette
Finally, we have Colette. In this film, Keira Knightley transforms into Sidonie Gabrielle Colette, a girl born in the rural town of Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye at the end of the 19th century.
Colette moves to Paris with her husband Willy (Dominic West) and becomes his muse. Willy is a writer who lives lavishly, earning money by having others write for him and passing their work off as his own.
Initially, Colette struggles with Willy’s demands, but eventually, he convinces her to write a novel based on her experiences. At first, Willy is critical of her writing. However, he later revises the content, publishes it under his name, and the book becomes a sensation.
Willy’s success leads to conflicts with Colette, who then returns to her roots and rediscovers her passion for writing. Colette eventually finds success on her own, leading to the emergence of a love affair with Georgie Raoul Duval, which complicates her relationship with Willy.
