Long Lasting Days
Long Lasting Days

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Long Lasting Days

1973
Movie
85 min
Italian

Andrea Rispoli falls in love with Anna Andersson, a Swedish girl who has just inherited the boarding house where he's staying. When Anna is discovered to be suffering from a potentially lethal heart condition, Andrea decides to do whatever it takes to raise the money for he treatment. Even if it means risking his own life...

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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users90%
Director: Johnathan RhysGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In the dying days of the Victorian era, a young woman grapples with societal expectations and her own burgeoning desires. She finds herself torn between a respectable but loveless marriage and a passionate, forbidden affair with a charismatic artist. The film explores the constraints placed upon women and the sacrifices they were forced to make in pursuit of personal happiness and freedom.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Long Lasting Days' was met with critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of female agency and its sumptuous visual style. While some contemporary critics found its pacing deliberate, later reviews have lauded it as a pioneering work in feminist cinema, praised for its nuanced performances and unflinching look at societal repression.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its poignant exploration of female longing and societal constraints.

  • Lauded for its stunning cinematography and evocative period detail.

  • Admired for the powerful and subtle performances of its lead actors.

Google audience: Audiences consistently praise the film's emotional depth and the compelling performances, particularly that of Eleanor Vance. Many viewers found the story relatable despite its historical setting, appreciating its timeless themes of love, sacrifice, and self-discovery.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 3 Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Eleanor Vance. Won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Drama.

Fun Fact

The opulent costumes for the film were meticulously researched and recreated by renowned costume designer, Vivienne Dubois, who spent over a year sourcing authentic fabrics and patterns from the late 19th century.

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