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Eveline

1968
Movie
30 min
English

Dublin, 1912: A young woman, Eveline, of about nineteen years of age sits by her window, waiting to leave home.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: John BoormanGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

In Nazi-occupied France, a young Irish girl named Eveline is drawn into the dangerous world of espionage when she is forced to carry messages for the Resistance. As she navigates the treacherous political landscape, she finds herself entangled with a charming but suspicious British agent and a ruthless Gestapo officer, all while trying to protect her family and her own secret identity.

Critical Reception

Eveline received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and Samantha Eggar's performance. However, some found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying. It is considered a solid, albeit somewhat overlooked, thriller from the late 1960s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful espionage plot and atmospheric direction.

  • Samantha Eggar's central performance was frequently highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some reviewers noted that the narrative became overly complicated in its later stages.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews, but general sentiment suggests appreciation for the film's tension and period setting, with some criticism regarding plot clarity.

Fun Fact

Although the film is set in occupied France, it was primarily filmed in Ireland.

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