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Glamour
The tumultuous history of Hungary through the twentieth century is viewed through the saga of the Hungarian-Jewish, furniture-manufacturing family, the Vendels. After taking over the once successful, but now failing, family business in the 1930s, the family patriarch's dashing elder son decides that the family needs an infusion of new blood. A matchmaker presents him with a photo of a pretty German nursery school teacher. When the two meet, they instantly fall in love, but because Hungary has an alliance with Germany, and the Third Reich prohibits marriage between Gentiles and Jews, the couple must hide their union. Their marriage ultimately stands as a dark foreshadowing of rougher times to come as troubles ensue with the advent of World War II, when the family, its employees and servants must retreat to the basement, where the shop emerges increasingly as a refuge in a world growing more violent and less tolerant.
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Plot Summary
A young model's ambition leads her into a complicated relationship with a powerful fashion photographer. As she navigates the cutthroat world of modeling, she finds herself increasingly entangled in the photographer's manipulative schemes and troubled past. Her pursuit of fame and success comes at a steep personal cost, testing her resolve and her identity.
Critical Reception
Glamour received mixed reviews from critics, with many pointing to its melodramatic tone and predictable plot. While some appreciated the performances, particularly from the lead actors, the film was generally seen as a superficial exploration of the fashion industry and its pressures.
What Reviewers Say
Often criticized for its shallow portrayal of the modeling world.
The performances were a high point for some, though the script lacked depth.
A predictable story that failed to offer fresh insights into ambition and fame.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a lukewarm reception, with some viewers finding the film to be an uninspired drama and others noting its lack of memorable moments.
Fun Fact
The film was an early foray into feature filmmaking for director Gigi Gaston, who had previously worked in television and as a writer.
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