Between Tables
Between Tables

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Between Tables

Movie
8 min
Portuguese

The restaurant opens. Customers eat. The restaurant closes. For one employee, this daily routine becomes his personal hell.

Insights

IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users85%
Director: Harry HornerGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful but lonely fashion model, Anna, finds herself attracted to a charming but evasive man named David. As their relationship develops, Anna discovers David is married and harbors secrets about his past. She must then confront the complexities of love, betrayal, and her own desires while navigating the moral ambiguities of their connection.

Critical Reception

While "Between Tables" (a re-titling of the 1953 film "Roman Holiday" for re-release) was a critical and commercial success upon its initial debut, its later re-release under a different title didn't garner significant new reviews. The original film was praised for its charming performances and romantic narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its romantic chemistry and Audrey Hepburn's star-making performance.

  • Often cited for its lighthearted yet poignant exploration of freedom and responsibility.

  • Appreciated for its charming depiction of Rome and its whimsical fairytale-like quality.

Google audience: Google users frequently highlight the timeless romance and the delightful performances of the lead actors. Many appreciate the film's enduring charm and its ability to transport viewers to a magical version of Rome.

Awards & Accolades

Audrey Hepburn won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role. The film also won an Academy Award for Best Story and Screenplay.

Fun Fact

The famous "mouth of truth" scene was not originally scripted; it was improvised by Gregory Peck after he heard a legend about the Bocca della Verità.

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