CajaCanarias Foundation Concludes ‘A Matter of Manners’ Film Series with ‘Emma’ Screening

The CajaCanarias Foundation’s film series, A Matter of Manners, concludes this Monday at the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Cultural Space. The final screening begins at 7:00 p.m., and admission is free until the venue reaches capacity.

To wrap up this series—which has explored the balance between social expectations and personal desire—the foundation will show the 2020 adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma. Directed by Autumn de Wilde and starring Anya Taylor-Joy, the film follows the well-meaning but meddlesome Emma Woodhouse as she navigates the romantic lives of those around her. Her story serves as a perfect lens through which to examine how rigid social rules often clash with the unpredictable nature of human emotion.

Beyond its entertainment value, the film offers a look at the strict hierarchies of 19th-century England. The series highlights how modern cinema uses classic stories to question the role of social conventions. While etiquette may seem like a relic of the past, these characters remind us that decorum was once a vital tool for survival and status. By revisiting these themes, the CajaCanarias Foundation invites audiences to reflect on the timeless tension between how we present ourselves to the world and our private, inner lives.