Lots of films have been made from novels by the classic women authors on this site, as you'll see by linking to this site's Filmography. But there are also a number of biographical films about women authors themselves, the lives they led, and the stories they told.
What is it, do you supposed, that's so fascinating about the life of a woman who writes? The films don't focus on the act of writing for the most part — wouldn't that be a yawner! Rather, they pay homage to the literary legacy they left behind in the form of their wonderful stories.
Some of these films take more literary license than others when it comes to the true facts of their subjects lives, but many, if not all, can at least be an introduction to the author, her life, and work. I included 3 books by each author for starting points.
