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Dilemma
17-year-old Edith is celebrating at her friend's house in Zurich when she is dragged to a nightclub by the unscrupulous seducer Jean, who gets her drunk and abuses her. When she becomes pregnant, she asks her father, who is a gynecologist, to perform an abortion. He initially refuses, but eventually agrees to perform the procedure—with fatal consequences.
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Plot Summary
A young woman finds herself in a moral quandary when she becomes entangled with a wealthy businessman. Torn between her affection for a struggling artist and the allure of financial security, she must navigate a path fraught with difficult choices. Her decisions have far-reaching consequences for all involved.
Critical Reception
As a production from 1940, specific contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain. However, films of this era often focused on melodrama and moral themes, which 'Dilemma' appears to address. Its reception likely reflected the audience's engagement with its dramatic narrative and performances.
What Reviewers Say
Explores themes of social class and romantic conflict.
Features strong dramatic performances typical of its era.
Offers a look into Czech cinema during a pivotal historical period.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for this historical film, making it impossible to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was produced during a period of significant political tension in Czechoslovakia, shortly before the onset of World War II.
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