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A Month by the Lake
For 16 years Miss Bentley has been spending April at an elegant hillside villa on Lake Como. This year, 1937, her London society artist father has recently died and the only other English-speaking guests are brash Americans. Then Major Wilshaw arrives. He suggests they meet for cocktails and Miss Bentley stands him up -- not even thinking about it -- as she helps the new nanny of an Italian family settle in. Miss Beaumont, a tall, young American who has dropped out of finishing school in Switzerland, is bored and finds some amusement in flirting with the major, whose libido is awakened for the first time since before the great war. And Miss Bentley now finds more about the major to admire than his ears.
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Plot Summary
In the glamorous Italian Lake Como of the 1930s, a lonely American heiress, Miss Bentley, arrives with her companion, Vera. She meets Major Wilson, a charming British officer on leave, and finds herself drawn to his wit and sophisticated demeanor. As their flirtatious encounters unfold against the backdrop of breathtaking scenery and a burgeoning romance, Miss Bentley grapples with her past and the possibility of a future with the Major.
Critical Reception
A Month by the Lake was generally well-received for its charming romantic storyline, picturesque setting, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Sônia Braga and the late Christopher Reeve. Critics often praised its nostalgic tone and lighthearted approach to romance, though some found the plot somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its romantic charm and beautiful Italian setting.
Sônia Braga and Christopher Reeve deliver engaging performances.
A pleasant, if somewhat predictable, romantic drama.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location around Lake Como, Italy, and features stunning cinematography that highlights the region's natural beauty and elegant villas.
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