Interlude
Interlude

Interlude

1968Movie113 minEnglish

A young female journalist in London falls in love with a married orchestra conductor.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Kevin BillingtonGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In Munich during the summer of 1968, Sarah, an American woman married to a diplomat, finds herself drawn into a passionate affair with a charismatic local journalist. As their connection deepens, Sarah grapples with the societal expectations and personal sacrifices that come with her choices. The film explores themes of love, duty, and the consequences of pursuing personal happiness against a backdrop of political and social change.

Critical Reception

Interlude received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Katharine Hepburn's performance and the film's sensitive portrayal of a May-December romance. Some found the pacing to be slow, but generally, it was seen as a thoughtful and mature drama exploring complex emotional territory.

What Reviewers Say

  • Katharine Hepburn delivers a compelling and nuanced performance.
  • The film offers a sensitive exploration of a forbidden romance.
  • Some viewers found the plot development to be somewhat predictable.

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Fun Fact

Katharine Hepburn initially hesitated to take the role due to the age difference between her character and her co-star, Sven-Bertil Taube, as she was significantly older than him in real life, though the character ages were closer.

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