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A house without love
Mother Fatima controls her children. Her eldest son Essam challenges her and urges his brothers to stand up to her. Essam falls for his neighbor, Suhair, who is already married to Usta Rajab. She shares the same feelings, and they agree to marry after she gets divorced.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy, aging industrialist living in a decaying villa in Rome has relationships with two women: his estranged wife, who is succumbing to illness, and a younger woman who is attracted to his wealth. The film explores themes of love, possession, and the decay of a family and its fortunes.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'A House Without Love' received a mixed to positive reception. Reviewers often praised the film's visual style and the performances, particularly Catherine Deneuve's, but some found the narrative to be somewhat slow-paced or melodramatic.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric direction and strong performances, especially from Catherine Deneuve.
Some critics found the plot to be overly melodramatic and lacking emotional depth.
The film's depiction of decaying wealth and relationships was noted as a central theme.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests appreciation for the film's artistic presentation and the compelling performances. Some viewers found the story to be somber and deliberately paced.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel 'La Mia Regina' by italian writer Giorgio Bassani.
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