Founded in 1961 by producer Ismail Merchant and director James Ivory, with frequent screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, Merchant Ivory became renowned for its sophisticated period dramas and literary adaptations. The company produced acclaimed films such as A Room with a View (1985), Howards End (1992) and The Remains of the Day (1993). Their elegant style and focus on character-driven storytelling left a lasting mark on international cinema. mindre>