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Faithless
Meet Kelli McCarty... a true, genuine, former Miss U.S.A., and star of the NBC soap opera Passions. But you can only spend so long pleasing your public, the networks, your lovers and other judges. Then it's time to please yourself. And does she ever. Presenting Faithless, the controversial, ground-breaking drama from adult's most awarded director Paul Thomas... in which Kelli shocks every world she's ever been in, from network television to national beauty pageants... and rocks your world all at the same time. Beyond beautiful, beyond hot, beyond belief. Kelli McCarty is the faithless wife Callie, who cheats on her husband with her stepdaughter's boyfriend. But Callie isn't the only one who is faithless.
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Plot Summary
Marianne is a successful actress whose seemingly perfect life begins to unravel when she has an affair with the husband of her best friend. As the consequences of her actions ripple through her relationships, she is forced to confront her own desires, moral failings, and the true meaning of love and betrayal.
Critical Reception
Faithless received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise directed at Liv Ullmann's direction and the performances of its lead actors. Some critics found the film's exploration of complex emotional themes to be compelling, while others felt it was overly melodramatic and slow-paced.
What Reviewers Say
Praise for Liv Ullmann's sensitive direction and assured handling of difficult subject matter.
Appreciation for strong performances, particularly from Lena Endre.
Criticism for a slow pace and occasionally melodramatic tone.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Film at the European Film Awards.
Fun Fact
Faithless is based on the Ingmar Bergman film 'The Passion of Anna' (1969), with Liv Ullmann having starred in the original.
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