The Three Faces
The Three Faces

The Three Faces

1965Movie115 minItalian

Italian comedy film made of three segments directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, Mauro Bolognini and Franco Indovina. First segment: Il Provino; second segment: Gli amanti celebri; third segment: Latin Lover.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Google Users88%
Director: Nunnally JohnsonGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A psychological drama based on a real case, the film chronicles the struggles of Eve White, a timid housewife who exhibits a distinct second personality, Eve Black. As her dissociative identity disorder escalates, a psychiatrist attempts to uncover the repressed trauma behind her fractured psyche. The film explores themes of abuse, mental illness, and the search for a cohesive self.

Critical Reception

The Three Faces of Eve was a critical and commercial success upon its release, lauded for its sensitive portrayal of a complex psychological condition and Joanne Woodward's tour-de-force performance. It garnered significant attention for bringing Dissociative Identity Disorder to mainstream awareness, though some modern interpretations question the film's accuracy and sensationalism regarding mental health.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its groundbreaking exploration of multiple personality disorder.
  • Joanne Woodward's Oscar-winning performance is considered a highlight.
  • Some critics noted the melodramatic elements but acknowledged its compelling narrative.

Google audience: Audiences found the film deeply compelling and were particularly impressed by Joanne Woodward's acting. Many viewers were moved by the story's portrayal of mental health struggles and its ultimately hopeful resolution.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Academy Award for Best Actress (Joanne Woodward). Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (Joanne Woodward).

Fun Fact

Joanne Woodward won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Eve White/Eve Black, making her one of the few actors to win an Oscar for playing multiple distinct characters in a single film.

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