The Seventh Veil

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Alain E @AlainE Aug 22 Nicely restored, this flows well for four fifths of the duration. If we check the production year 1945, it’s hard to believe the world at the time had any other problems than a young female pianist unable to perform. The final resolution is unclear. How Francesca recovers and who among the available males will she partner with? We see her embracing a man at a distance but it is not clear if it is the strict cousin that she had started to view differently. Good black and white photography with the exaggerated shadows that were common at the time. It employs avery simplistic understanding of psychological trauma. Some exchanges border to ridiculous as when a couple kiss for the first time and the woman asks, it’s not important. Do you want to marry me? Answer: Never thought of that. Ann Todd is very beautiful. I would not characterize the three men who circle her equal in attractiveness. See more Ibfp F Apr 18 I had forgotten that i had watched this before until it was too late. It was then that I began to feel frustrated and angry. I had let myself get carried by the wonderful acting and piano playing of Ann Todd and it diverted my attention from my memory of the anticlimactic end, of the unfulfilled need for justice. Such a typical male typecasting of the "man" in need of controlling and subjugating a woman, assigning fault to her for his actions and behaviors. Clearly expressed in his line:"I own you". These old movies with Hollywood, British and other film industries not only making abusive men a normal state but, one that earns him the woman's love turn me off so badly, I often bypass them if the male actor is one I know to play that type of character. It is as if the path to a relationship will always include a man that will demand an obedient "partner". Patriarchal and chauvinistic story and dialog. I'm surprised a woman was part of the writing! I guess in those days women felt the need to mold to a men dominated industry's expectations. I think I will remember not to watch next time I see it re playing!🤞 See more Steve D 03/29/2024 I fond it unconvincing and thought it dragged. See more 07/27/2021 It seems well acted but the storyline is awful. The James Mason character is controlling, and physically and mentally abusive. The heroine ends up with him and this is after mental health therapy. See more 11/28/2020 The kind of film I like, nothing wasted in the build up, all coming together in the end to enlighten you as to the characters & why they do what they do. The only comparison (although it's a very different film) is Clueless. The main charters psychological make up is a mystery to them, until the major turning point that gives them, and us, insight into their own drives. Persist with this film despite some minor issues with the cinematography, due to age, and you will be rewarded. See more andy f 08/06/2019 An overrated film with a plot that you always suspect will have more than it actually delivers. James Mason is superb as is Ann Todd, it's just that the psychological aspects aren't as dramatic as you'd think they could be. It's an early effort at the genre though and it's entertaining enough for the most part. See more Read all reviews

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