The Affair

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The Affair

2019

1h 44m

Drama

LGBTQ+

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In 1930s Czechoslovakia, newlyweds Viktor and Liesel Landauer are filled with optimism and happiness in their new home. But all too soon, extramarital temptations bring out their darkest secrets and desires. As Liesel turns to her sensual friend Hana for the passion she lacks in her marriage, Nazi troops enter the country, threatening the Landauer's lives and the burning desire between the two women.

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David Ehrlich

indieWire

While "The Affair" rather adamantly insists that life doesn't adhere to the idealized cleanliness of modern design, this hollow adaptation also never allows itself to share in the forward-thinking courage of its architecture.

Rated: C-

Mar 6, 2021

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Guy Lodge

Variety

A film best enjoyed as a series of chic production stills.

Mar 5, 2021

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Odie Henderson

RogerEbert.com

The characterizations are paper thin, the constant letter-reading narration is dry, and the sex scenes are anti-erotic to the point of parody.

Rated: 1.5/4

Mar 5, 2021

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

Despite some lovely architecture and solid performances, this tedious and uninvolving period romance can't fulfill its epic aspirations.

Mar 12, 2021

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Marc Burrows

HeyUGuys

The dullest film you will ever see about forbidden love set against the most violent and volatile period of modern history, happening in an unspeakably beautiful house.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 9, 2021

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

History buffs, especially those with an affinity for World War II stories and/or an interest in 20th century Czechoslovakia, may enjoy what The Affair has to offer.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 6, 2021

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Lez B

A beautifully shot movie and enjoyed the lesbian romance element. The backdrop of WWII and latterly soviet era was well intended but it skimmed over some pretty crucial moments which made the film much less hard hitting than it could have been. Worth a watch, especially for anyone looking for a queer storyline, but not the deep social commentary it could have been.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/18/24

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Jaclyn B

I loved it!! Really captured the time period and finally had a happy lesbian ending.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/24

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Casey C

It could do with a few more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/19/23

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In 1930s Czechoslovakia, newlyweds Viktor and Liesel Landauer are filled with optimism and happiness in their new home. But all too soon, extramarital temptations bring out their darkest secrets and desires. As Liesel turns to her sensual friend Hana for the passion she lacks in her marriage, Nazi troops enter the country, threatening the Landauer's lives and the burning desire between the two women.

Director: Julius Sevcík
Producer: Rudolf Biermann
Screenwriter: Andrew Shaw
Production Co: TV JOJ, In Film Praha, Slovenská produkcná , Czech TV, In Vestito
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 5, 2021
Runtime: 1h 44m

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