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A Limousine the Colour of Midsummer's Eve
When old auntie Mirta succeeds in a lottery and wins a car which she cannot use herself, all sorts of family members suddenly appear by her side, hoping to get the car after their auntie's death. Until then, they had never helped Mirta, it was only her neighbours who supported her in her old age. Now, her nephew Ēriks with his wife and son, and her ex-daughter-in-law Olita with her second husband and daughter, would all love to get their hands on the car that's in the colour of Midsummer's Eve.
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Plot Summary
Set against the backdrop of European high society in the early 1980s, this film follows the complex and tumultuous relationship between a wealthy industrialist and a troubled actress. Their passionate affair is fraught with jealousy, ambition, and secrets that threaten to unravel their lives. The narrative explores themes of love, obsession, and the corrosive effects of wealth and fame.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'A Limousine the Colour of Midsummer's Eve' received a mixed reception. Critics were divided, with some praising its lush visuals and the performances of its lead actors, while others found the plot overly melodramatic and the pacing uneven. Audience reactions were similarly varied, with some drawn to the romantic drama and others put off by its perceived pretentiousness.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its aesthetic beauty and the chemistry between its stars.
Criticized for a convoluted and melodramatic storyline.
Seen by some as a stylish but ultimately hollow exploration of desire.
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Fun Fact
The film's distinctive title is derived from a line in a poem by the surrealist poet Paul Éluard, which director Helmut Berger felt captured the ephemeral and dreamlike quality of the story.
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