Question: Sense and Sensibility is a 1995 British-American period drama film directed by Ang Lee and based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel, which British actress and screenwriter, who wrote the script and stars as Elinor Dashwood?
Context: Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters (2009) is a parody novel by Ben H. Winters, with Jane Austen credited as co-author.  It is a mashup story containing elements from Jane Austen's 1811 novel "Sense and Sensibility" and common tropes from sea monster stories.  It is the thematic sequel to another 2009 novel from the same publisher called "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies".  It was first published by Quirk Books on September 15, 2009. Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1811.  It was published anonymously; "By A Lady" appears on the cover page where the author's name might have been.  It tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, both of age to marry. From Prada to Nada is a 2011 US romantic comedy film directed by Angel Gracia and produced by Gary Gilbert, Linda McDonough, Gigi Pritzker and Chris Ranta.  It is loosely based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel "Sense and Sensibility".  The screenplay was adapted by Luis Alfaro, Craig Fernandez and Fina Torres to be a Latino version of the English novel, where two spoiled sisters who have been left penniless after their father's sudden death are forced to move in with their estranged aunt in East Los Angeles. Emma Thompson (born 15 April 1959) is a British actress and screenwriter.  She is known for her portrayals of reticent women, often in period dramas and literary adaptations, and playing haughty or matronly characters with a sense of irony.  She is considered one of Britain's most accomplished actresses. Elinor Dashwood is a fictional character and the protagonist of Jane Austen's novel "Sense and Sensibility". Sense and Sensibility is a 1995 British-American period drama film directed by Ang Lee and based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel of the same name.  Actress Emma Thompson wrote the script and stars as Elinor Dashwood, while Kate Winslet plays Elinor's younger sister Marianne.  The story follows the Dashwood sisters, members of a wealthy English family of landed gentry, as they must deal with circumstances of sudden destitution.  They are forced to seek financial security through marriage.  Actors Hugh Grant and Alan Rickman play their respective suitors.  The film was released on 13 December 1995 in the United States and on 23 February 1996 in the United Kingdom. Marianne Dashwood is a fictional character in the Jane Austen novel "Sense and Sensibility".  The 16-year-old second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dashwood, she embodies the "sensibility" of the title, as opposed to her elder sister Elinor's "sense". Sense and Sensibility is a 2008 British television drama adaptation of Jane Austen's 1811 novel "Sense and Sensibility".  The screenplay was written by Andrew Davies, who revealed that the aim of the series was to make viewers forget Ang Lee's 1995 film "Sense and Sensibility".  The series was "more overtly sexual" than previous Austen adaptations, and Davies included scenes featuring a seduction and a duel that were absent from the feature film.  "Sense and Sensibility" was directed by John Alexander and produced by Anne Pivcevic.  Hattie Morahan and Charity Wakefield star as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, two sisters who go on "a voyage of burgeoning sexual and romantic discovery". Material Girls is a 2006 American teen comedy film starring Hilary and Haylie Duff, Anjelica Huston, Lukas Haas, Maria Conchita Alonzo, and Brent Spiner.  It is based on a script written by John Quaintance and is directed by Martha Coolidge.  It is loosely based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel "Sense and Sensibility", updating the setting to modern Los Angeles.  It is co-produced by Patriot Pictures and Maverick Films. Edward Ferrars is a fictional character in Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility".  He is the elder of Fanny Dashwood's two brothers and forms an attachment to Elinor Dashwood.
Answer: Emma Thompson