Restoring a Masterpiece Story of a Peculiar Night Identification of a Masterpiece Fragments of a Love Affair Extensive poster & still gallery including behind the scene photos Collectible booklet Region: 1
2 - Disc Set
[2 Discs] Audio: DDM2.0
Rating: NR Genre:
Drama Theatrical Release: 10/11/1950(Italy) Release Date: 06/28/2005 SubTitles: English Dubbed: English/Italian Sound: DDM2.0 Run Time: 98 min Distributor/Studio: No Shame
Michelangelo Antonioni's first narrative feature is a stark, minimal interpersonal drama that would establish many of the themes and techniques that would recur in his work for the rest of his career. Story of a Love Affair centers on the dynamic between Guido (Massimo Girotti) and Paola (Lucia Bosé), two old flames re-igniting their passions for one another. Tabs are being kept on both of the lovers by their current spouses as well as by a private investigator, but even after their pursuers fall out of the picture -- whether due to accidents or disinterest -- Guido and Paola find that their love for each other is waning. Filled with stark, empty compositions, unpredictable camera movements, and static, self-obsessed characters, Story of a Love Affair would mark Antonioni as a maverick among the prevailing neorealists of the post-war Italian film community.
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