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In Our Time
It is early 1939 in Poland when Mrs. Bromley and Jennifer come to buy antiques for her business in London. Jennifer meets Count Stephen and they wine, dine and see the sights though out the city. He wishes to marry, but his family is against plain Jennifer. When she tries to leave, he catches her at the train station and they are married. To be self sufficient, they modernize the family farm with tractors and increase production, but then Germany starts the war.
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Plot Summary
Set during World War II, the film follows Olivia, a Swedish woman who falls in love with and marries Count Stephen Orlac, a Polish refugee and Resistance fighter. Their passionate but complicated romance is tested by the dangers of wartime and the complexities of their differing backgrounds and loyalties.
Critical Reception
In Our Time received mixed to positive reviews upon its release, with particular praise directed at the performances of Ingrid Bergman and Melvyn Douglas, and Ernst Lubitsch's direction. Some critics found the plot occasionally melodramatic, but the film was generally appreciated for its emotional depth and wartime relevance.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for the chemistry and performances of its lead actors, Ingrid Bergman and Melvyn Douglas.
Lubitsch's direction was noted for bringing a sophisticated touch to the wartime romance.
Some found the narrative pacing and melodramatic elements to be a drawback.
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Fun Fact
Ingrid Bergman was pregnant with her first child, daughter Pia Lindström, during the filming of "In Our Time."
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